Thanks to everyone for the advice and guidance. I do appreciate it, and plan on availing myself to it very much going forward, starting from day one as I am.

Area code? Niagara County here.

I apologize for taking it the wrong way, I understand you weren't trying to offend. I understand that Star San works, but I suppose I was just curious about how it kills contaminant bacteria and other microorganisms, but not yeast. I know this isn't a chemistry or biology forum, so I'm not...

Thank you for the information, sans the attitude. I will switch to using Star San, 100% of the internet can't really be wrong.

I'm a complete novice when it comes to homebrewing. I helped my late father vint some homemade wine in the past, but beyond that, I'm totally inexperienced. I suppose it just seemed counterintuitive to me in my ignorance. No need for the condescending attitude. So, to be clear, when diluted to...

I'm sorry if this is an obvious question, but I'm trying to wrap my head around this. All the resources I've read say that Star San is a completely safe, no rinse sanitizer. I'm trying to convince myself that this noxious, caustic, toxic chemical (that requires poison control center...