I only have one data point but I am against adding ascorbic acid to beer (at least finished beer). I tried it as a way to stave off oxidation in a bottled IPA and did not like the results. It gave a “twang” to the beer that was quite off-putting.
I have been brewing for only a couple years now with no infections to speak of. In my humble opinion I wonder if a lot of this stuff is overblown so these companies can sell more product. I wonder if a little hot water and soap with a good rinse would be adequate but since I started I’ve read and been told sanitize everything that touches your beer so i just do it. So starsan has another customer. I figure I put too much work into a batch to risk it.
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I have been brewing for only a couple years now with no infections to speak of. In my humble opinion I wonder if a lot of this stuff is overblown so these companies can sell more product. I wonder if a little hot water and soap with a good rinse would be adequate but since I started I’ve read and been told sanitize everything that touches your beer so i just do it. So starsan has another customer. I figure I put too much work into a batch to risk it.