mrgrimm101
Well-Known Member
Hi there,
I was just curious how many of you actually took gravity samples for 3 consecutive days to see if fermentation is complete, or if you just wait it out for a few weeks and assume it's done.
My first 4 batches I just waited for about 3 weeks before transferring or bottling and I've yet to have any problems. I have a stout in primary right now and I was going to give it about 3 weeks then I was going to bottle.
My fears with testing the FG 3 separate days are:
1.) Opening the lid and introducing any sort of contaminate.
2.) I don't know if I can just drop the hydrometer in the primary or if I need to draw out samples.
3.) If I need to get samples, 3 sample tubes worth of beer seems like a lot to waste that could be bottled.
4.) How do I draw it out? I have an auto siphon, is that what most people would use?
Thanks in advance for any help or advice.
I was just curious how many of you actually took gravity samples for 3 consecutive days to see if fermentation is complete, or if you just wait it out for a few weeks and assume it's done.
My first 4 batches I just waited for about 3 weeks before transferring or bottling and I've yet to have any problems. I have a stout in primary right now and I was going to give it about 3 weeks then I was going to bottle.
My fears with testing the FG 3 separate days are:
1.) Opening the lid and introducing any sort of contaminate.
2.) I don't know if I can just drop the hydrometer in the primary or if I need to draw out samples.
3.) If I need to get samples, 3 sample tubes worth of beer seems like a lot to waste that could be bottled.
4.) How do I draw it out? I have an auto siphon, is that what most people would use?
Thanks in advance for any help or advice.