Stevorino

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I want to test the FG of my Saison -- how do you boys usually test it? Just siphon out a tiny bit? I don't want to contaminate my batch!

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-Stevorino-_________________________________________
In Keezer:
1. BCS - Wet Hopped West Coast Blaster
2. CYBI - Gordon's IPA Clone
3. BCS - Scottish -80
4. BCS - Specialty Saison (Gold Medal at BMO)
In Process:
1. BCS - Janet's Brown Ale (Fermenting)

skydog4884

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Besides a turkey baster, which i think is the best. Stick it in, squeeze it, release and it sucks it in the tube. I dont have one so I have just poured a little bit into a cup. Not sure if that is the best way but its the only way I have.

Yooper

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Don't pour! It'll aerate the beer, as well as stir up the sediment. Either use a wine thief, which is designed for that purpose, a siphon, or a turkey baster! As long as the tool is sanitized, those all work fine.

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Broken Leg Brewery
Giving beer a leg to stand on since 2006

marubozo

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wine thief ftw

bbrim

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I use a wine thief. It's so easy, and they cost $8 at my LHBS. I transfer it into a cylinder designed for measuring gravity. I take out about 6 oz per test, and I get to taste the work in progress.

Yambor44

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I also use a Wine Thief. Turkey Basters I have seen and have are not long enough for my 6.5 gallon carboy.

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TexasSpartan

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I just bought this wine thief from Austin Homebrew. Couldn't be happier with it.

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Dead Felon Brewing

Keg 1: Pitbull Lipstick Amber Ale
Keg 2: May The Hops Be With You IPA
Bottled: Sweet Black Angel Porter

Roman Brewer

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1+ Wine Theif. Easy.

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Big Beard Brewery

magnj

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Racking adapter on my Better Bottle

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Brewing Next: Stout
Fermenting: APA with Pils and Saaz, German Pilsner, DunkelWeizen
Kegged: APA