We all go to incredible lengths to keep our brewing equipment clean and sanitary. From day one, it’s hammered into us that homebrewing is mostly janitorial work, with some occasional beer-related tasks interspersed between rounds of cleaning.
Then why is it that so few of us pay attention to how we clean our glassware? Up until a couple of years ago, I always just blindly reached for the nearest pint glass in the cupboard and put it in the dishwasher when I was done. And sometimes I still do.
But our beer really does deserve better, and when you’re using a fancy glass to serve an expensive beer, it really makes a difference. So how do you know whether your glassware is clean? Three easy tests can help you check that your regimen is up to par.