So going to take an OG reading today, I didn't pull the wine thief completely out of the carboy and just caught the tip of it on the carboy neck and it broke into the beer. Is this going to be ok to drink? Will it just settle in all the trub? It didn't shatter the wine thief but just broke a tiny piece off the tip. I'm a little worried I won't be able to drink this batch. I would be so pissed!
Broke tip of wine thief
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I would wrap the end of your racking cane with a grain bag or cheese cloth to keep those little shards from getting in to your final product.
Oh and look in to getting a plastic wine thief
Tsuyako
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It should be fine assuming that you santized your thief before putting it into carboy. If you haven't red the thread 'what mistakes have you made and your beer turned out fine' thread I suggest you do. It will put your mind at ease.
Tsuyako
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Just be very careful when you siphon off to a secondary/bottlebucket. Go with what Cheeto said about wrapping the end of your racking cane.
