Question

Which of the following is not important for the maintenance of the hygiene of vessel?

(a) The vessels must be capable of being cleaned

(b) Before using, it must be acted upon by antibiotics

(c) The vessel should be disinfected prior to filling wort

(d) The vessel must present a barrier to the external environment

I have been asked this question during an interview.

My question is based upon Properties of Fermentation Vessels topic in division Fermentation System & Management of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) Before using, it must be acted upon by antibiotics

The explanation: The hygiene requirements are: The vessels must be capable of being cleaned between fermentations, It must be necessary to disinfect the vessel prior to filling the wort, and during fermentation, the vessel must be present as a barrier to the external environment. Using antibiotics is not required.