BoogieBrandBooze
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone! I started homebrewing a few months ago and am now on my fourth batch with better results each time. The one issue I have been experiencing is a low OG compared to what the recipes I have been using say they should be (sometimes .010-.020 lower). I did some research and one of the more interesting ideas is that maybe I'm not getting a good enough mix in my carboy (been using mostly extracts, adding wort to cold water in carboy). I've shaken the heck out of them and get good aeration but still think I might not be doing enough. I've been looking around for ideas to get a better mix in the carboy and have seen suggestions for paint mixers attached to a drill among others. Problem is no paint mixer I've seen will fit in to the narrow carboy opening. I have seen "wort agitators" like this one Fizz-X Agitator Rod - Fermentation Trap but have no desire to drop almost $30 + shipping on what is essentially a metal pole with collapsible plastic clips on the end. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas regarding how to build one or an otherwise less expensive alternative? I've spent a ton on this hobby lately and want to keep the wife happy by being "economical" about it for a while