Safe using a utility faucet for rinsing beer glasses?

Discussion in 'Home Bar' started by ThomasHunter, Apr 23, 2016.

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  1. ThomasHunter

    ThomasHunter Initiate (0) Apr 22, 2016 Canada (ON)

    Just moved into a rental for the next couple of months and my drinking throne will not have a decent kitchen sink near me. So here are my worries:

    First question: Is it ok to just drink different beers without rinsing the glass or am I ruining any potential for the next beer to taste good?

    Second question: The only sink I have on the floor is a new utility faucet/sink set up which is really clean. I assume I am ok with rinsing my beer glasses as long as I know what type of water I am actually running in the house?

    I'm new to the beer hobby as you can tell so any insight/opinion is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
     
    #1 ThomasHunter, Apr 23, 2016
  2. JrGtr

    JrGtr Pooh-Bah (1,775) Apr 13, 2006 Massachusetts
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    The water coming from the utility sink is the same as the water coming from the kitchen sink.
    If you're that worried about it, get a gallon jug of spring or RO water from the grocery store to keep down there for rinsing.
    FWIW, I only worry about rinsing if I am changing styles, and usually only from dark to lighter colored, or between styles with strong flavors - IPA to Stout, for example. And I only rinse when I remember to do so. A few drops of beer in a glass isn't going to affect the new beer in any appreciable way.
     
    #2 JrGtr, Apr 24, 2016
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