Quick sterilising question

[Mrmagoo]

Hi all, I'm getting to the exciting stage of my first brew - stout. It's been conditioning for 3 weeks and i'm keen to try my first glass. I'm using the tap-a-draft system, which involves conditioning in 10 pint PET bottles, then attaching a draft system with CO2.
In the next couple of days I will attach the draft system but does it need sterilising? None of the instructions or videos i've watched says it does, but I was under the impression everything needs sterilising, or does that only have to happen during the fermentation and conditioning process.
Sorry if it seems a stupid question - all very new to me!
Many thanks

 

[Wardy]

If you are going to drink the 10 pints in 2 days then no need to sanitise but if it's going to be sat longer than that then yes, sanitise it to avoid the chance of nasties growing.

 

[dad_of_jon]

Hi all, I'm getting to the exciting stage of my first brew - stout. It's been conditioning for 3 weeks and i'm keen to try my first glass. I'm using the tap-a-draft system, which involves conditioning in 10 pint PET bottles, then attaching a draft system with CO2.
In the next couple of days I will attach the draft system but does it need sterilising? None of the instructions or videos i've watched says it does, but I was under the impression everything needs sterilising, or does that only have to happen during the fermentation and conditioning process.
Sorry if it seems a stupid question - all very new to me!
Many thanks

everything that comes into contact with wort/beer post boil should be thoroughly sanitized. I'd recommend starsan no-rinse solution.

 

[Mrmagoo]

Many thanks - seems sensible. As for how long it takes me to drink, I guess that will depend on how it tastes, hopefully gone in couple of days!!

 

[Motorhomebrew]

Many thanks - seems sensible. As for how long it takes me to drink, I guess that will depend on how it tastes, hopefully gone in couple of days!!

Report back on how it tastes and what you think of it