Star San is an acid-based sanitizer that is quick, odorless, tasteless and safe for most materials except softer metals. Use of 1 oz per 5 gallons of water and a contact time of 1 minute makes Star San very economical and convenient.

As a high foamer, Star San's foaming action insures coverage and contact time in larger vessels and better penetration into nooks and crannys. Any foam that is left over in your carboy or keg will not harm your beer or you, and is perfectly safe and non-toxic, nor will it impart any flavors or odors. If you plan on making some up for spray application it is best to use distilled or RO water to maximize the life of the unused portion (minerals in tap water reduce the shelf life of Star San once in solution). If a lower foaming alternative is preferred, for bottling or multiple batches, check out Saniclean.

 

Please note: Due to DOT HAZMAT shipping restrictions, orders for 15-gallon, 55-gallon, or multiple 5-gallon units will require freight shipping. These sizes are intended for commercial use. HAZMAT items are not able to be returned.

  • This is the best, easiest and my personal fav.
  • I love how easy it is to use - no rinse needed.
  • It will make gallons and gallons of sanitizer for all your brewing needs.
  • 5 stars: 176 (90%)
  • 4 stars: 18 (9%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (1%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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C B.
Only thing I use

I've used only this sanitizer for multiple batches of beer and wine. Every batch has been great- I love how easy it is to use no rinse needed. I fill a spray bottle with some of it to continually re-sanitize as needed. Add it to the water at end to minimize foam.

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MemphisBrews
Works every time

StarSan is fantastic. I typically use the low foam version but the regular formula is great too.

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Patrick O.
Great stuff

Very easy to use and works great. Has a nice clean smell.

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Christopher J.
I put this stuff on everything!

The best sanitizer hands down. I use RO water when mixing my give gallon batches up to extend the life of it. No taste no rinse no problems! What more could you ask for?

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Sully
Industry standard

Sanitation is one of the variables in brewing even the beginning brewer has complete control over. At the homebrew level Star San is really your only option. Worry free and easy to use.

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Tom
Excellent

This is a small part of the brew process but it is invaluable. Easy to use and measure and has never spoiled fermentation or taste. I've also never noticed that it is harsh on hands from use.

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Charles B.
Small but POWERFUL!

Yes this is a small bottle. However you can still get a ton of amazing sanitizing magic out of it. It will make gallons and gallons of sanitizer for all your brewing needs. It's also just a good way to try the product out before committing to it. After seeing how well it works I am definitely going for the bigger size next time!

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Chris P.
I've used them all

This is the best easiest and my personal fav.

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Dan T.
Excellent

Best sanitizer available! I think the best part is that in certain concentrations it also acts as a yeast nutrient!

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G3mini
What can't it do?

Used this for sanitizing everything but I found a new use last time I was preparing my bottles. I use Oxi***** for removing labels but it would take forever to get the slippery residue off with just water. I tried to simplify the process and placed a tub of StarSan next to the Oxi*****. Well a 1-2 second dunk and the bottles are squeaky!

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Oakbarn B.
Best

Do not worry about the foam. The foam is your friend. Years of use without an infection.

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Jeremy B.
Very good sanitation product

Great product for sanitation! There is no need to rinse and it can be put into a spray bottle after dilution for quick sanitation. Only 1 o.z. concentrate needed for 5 gallons and only a couple minutes of contact to sanitize an object.

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Craig
Great product

As others have said here great no rinse sanitizer. I am sure 5 star offers a low foaming alternative but this works quite well.

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Baywater
Great sanitizer!

This product works really well. I will continue to use it. Way cheaper than other places.

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Instinct
Absolute Must

If your not using this stop brewing!

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Mike G.
Great Value for a great sanitizer

Very good price for the amount you get. Star San is the best sanitizer out there. It's a great no-rinse sanitizer that comes with its own built-in measuring device. Love it!

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Paul K.
Easy and Effective

No rinsing! If you dilute Star San with distilled water it will remain clear and effective for a long time. I keep a spray bottle full of solution for spot sanitizing little jobs like switching from an airlock to a blow-off tube mid-fermentation. A little goes a long way.

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Kevin K.
Perfect

Love me some star san! Best sanitizing agent on the market! And I LOVE the way this bottle makes it easy to pour 1 OZ pours!!!

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Wyatt C.
It sanitizes things

Pretty straight forward. It's a great sanitizer with a short contact time and won't harm your beer if you leave a little bit in a fermenter. Just to be clear this is a sanitizer not a cleaner.... I made that mistake and the resulting beer was less than desirable.

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Gerard P.
Works great!!!

I used Iodophor for the first 5 or 6 years of my brewing history and it works great too but once I got my Star San I have yet to look back. The thing I like about Star San is it doesn't stain your plastic equipment and hoses or your hands like Iodophor. I have learned to mix it in after filling the bucket (or whatever) with water to avoid excessive foaming.

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Khor
Can't find anything wrong with it.

This stuff works great! I recommend buying a good chemical resistant spray bottle and spraying everything instead of filling and soaking. All you need is the starsans to cover the surfaces. No need to waste all that fine product by filling all the empty space between the surfaces. This in combination with the carboy/keg washer is great.

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pg
easy

makes sanitizing so easy even I can do it after more than a few homebrews!

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Paul L.
Great product!

A must have for every brewer!

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Brewjo
The best

First couple years I would use Iodophor but did some research and found out that Star San was a much better sanitizer. It really is the best...don't fear the foam!

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Bud1339
Great Fermenter Sanitizer

I have had great experiences using this product to sanitize my SS conical.

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tstanonis1
popular for a reason!

I'm new to home brewing with around 15 batches or so. I've used "star san" on every one of them and haven't had any issues with infections in my beer... I use it after cleaning my equipment before and after brew day! It sanitizes everything for me before it gets put away and before I put it back into use. It's an awesome must have product for your brewing rituals!

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Greg O.
Simply the best

StarSan is incredibly easy to use and lasts a long time. As long as it is covered this sanitizer can be reused. A very short contact time is sufficient to sanitize any clean surface. I keep some in a spray bottle as well for parts that are difficult to immerse.

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Stephen M.
Great Sanitizer

I use this to sanitize all of my equipment and have never experienced an infected batch of beer. Highly recommended. Don't fear the foam!

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andrew W.
great stuff

This is the only sanitizer I ever use. Works every time and is easy to work with

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Mikal M.
#1 Friend

I love the fact that it's a no-rinse sanitizer. Its so convenient and easy. I have not used any other sanitizer and don't feel the need to switch. If it ain't broke...

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Anonymous

Can the star San be used in the Speidel plastic fermenter?

MoreCoffee!

Absolutely. Starsan works very well in the speidels for sanitizing and removing any odors from previous batches.