Barrel and Tap Cleaning - Best way?

shinnster

I have just finished my last lot of beer and now have to clean my pressure barrel for my next batch (Standard 23 L with 2 inch cap) and wondered whats the best way?
do I need some kind of brush to get in there and physically scrub it? or is it just like steralising the fermenting vessel where I add the cleaner, fill it up and leave it for a certain time?
Also, should i remove the tap to steralise that? or just leave the tap in and run water / steraliser through it?

any info appreciated

HBO_Staff

There are various brushes available, both manual and drill attachments, but at the least use a good steriliser such as VWP and then leave to soak for a while, and rinse out. If it is stained etc, then use a brush to clean it out;

http://www.home-brew-online.com/equipment-c40/cleaning-c56

We don't recommend removing the tap, as you say just run some steriliser solution through and then some clean water to rinse it out

shinnster

thanks for the reply, the tap was my main issue.
the barrel isnt stained at all so i'll go for using the VWP cleaner that I have.

many thanks.

walker1974

I find the brush and plenty steriliser fluid worked for me..