Sterilising crown caps?

MikeH

I was reading a homebrewing book the other day and the author recommended sterilising the crown caps before use.

I was wondering if the ones HBO sell are sterilised from the factory or should we be running them through a bowl of VWP then rinsing before use?

I haven't before, have just used them and not had a problem, but it's simple enough to do so I'm thinking it might be worth while just doing any way?

Cheers, Mike...

HBO_Staff

Hi Mike, whilst they come in to us sealed and we pack them in a clean environment, you should really clean everything just prior to use that comes into contact with your home brew to be on the safe side. We must admit most people don't bother to clean them and there is usually no problem, but officially, yes everything should be cleaned

MikeH

Thanks, I'll do that next time I bottle (stout, later this week).

Cheers, Mike...

HBO_Staff

Let us know how the stout turns out once tasted