Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I'll show you the easiest way to clean and sanitize your 50-gallon fermenter and copper still. Over time, fermenters can get pretty gnarly, and cleaning them thoroughly is essential for the best results in your distilling and brewing process. I’ll walk you through step-by-step how to clean with PBW, sanitize with Star San, and polish your copper equipment like a pro.
Tools & Supplies Used in This Video:
PBW (Powdered Brewery Wash) for cleaning the fermenter
Star San for sanitizing the fermenter and copper equipment
Wright’s Copper Cream to polish copper stills
50-Gallon Fermenter (for large-scale cleaning)
Copper cleaning tools & brushes
What You'll Learn:
How to scrub and clean your 50-gallon fermenter the right way
Sanitizing your fermenter and cleaning copper stills simultaneously
Tips for polishing copper to a high shine
How to make cleaning your distilling equipment efficient and easy
Why Star San is Perfect for Cleaning Your Equipment:
Star San is a highly effective sanitizer for all your brewing and distilling gear, including fermenters and copper stills. It’s safe, easy to use, and works wonders on copper, leaving it shiny and clean. Check out the Star San I use at Still n' The Clear.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction and Overview
1:15 – Cleaning the Fermenter
3:30 – Sanitizing with Star San
5:00 – Cleaning and Polishing Copper Stills
7:10 – Final Thoughts and Tips
If you're into home brewing, wine making, mead making, or distilling, this video is for you! Subscribe for more tutorials on DIY distilling, fermenting, and cleaning techniques, and join me every week for live streams where I answer your questions and share tips!
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In this video, I'll show you the easiest way to clean and sanitize your 50-gallon fermenter and copper still. Over time, fermenters can get pretty gnarly, and cleaning them thoroughly is essential for the best results in your distilling and brewing process. I’ll walk you through step-by-step how to clean with PBW, sanitize with Star San, and polish your copper equipment like a pro.
Tools & Supplies Used in This Video:
PBW (Powdered Brewery Wash) for cleaning the fermenter
Star San for sanitizing the fermenter and copper equipment
Wright’s Copper Cream to polish copper stills
50-Gallon Fermenter (for large-scale cleaning)
Copper cleaning tools & brushes
What You'll Learn:
How to scrub and clean your 50-gallon fermenter the right way
Sanitizing your fermenter and cleaning copper stills simultaneously
Tips for polishing copper to a high shine
How to make cleaning your distilling equipment efficient and easy
Why Star San is Perfect for Cleaning Your Equipment:
Star San is a highly effective sanitizer for all your brewing and distilling gear, including fermenters and copper stills. It’s safe, easy to use, and works wonders on copper, leaving it shiny and clean. Check out the Star San I use at Still n' The Clear.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction and Overview
1:15 – Cleaning the Fermenter
3:30 – Sanitizing with Star San
5:00 – Cleaning and Polishing Copper Stills
7:10 – Final Thoughts and Tips
If you're into home brewing, wine making, mead making, or distilling, this video is for you! Subscribe for more tutorials on DIY distilling, fermenting, and cleaning techniques, and join me every week for live streams where I answer your questions and share tips!
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UC8BLWAw6PV2kRjW4Lmgdp5w/join
Get our FREE Moonshine Guide Sheets
stillntheclear.com/guides
The easy way to learn home distilling.
moonshinersacademy.com
Our FREE newsletter "The Mash"
stillntheclear.com/newsletter
Come be a part of our Moonshine For Beginners group at MeWe.com mewe.com/join/moonshineforbeginners
The Super Simple Beginners Recipe Kit
stillntheclear.com/super-simple-beginner-recipe-kit
Don't forget to check out Still'n The Clear, a weekly podcast all about home-distilling. https://anchor.fm/stillntheclear
Check out the Still'n The Clear website
stillntheclear.com
This video may include affiliate links.
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