hoplobster
Well-Known Member
Hi.
I remember a thread a while back about those that use carboy caps, but I can't find it so here's a quick question for you guys.
Do any of you keep a racking cane in one of the ports of a carboy cap while the beer is fermenting? I was thinking about this at work today and thought it would really simplify the racking process as long as the cane can be sealed during fermentation; just attach a sanitized hose to the racking cane, blow to pressurize the carboy and instant siphon! I'm thinking it's like adding a diptube to your carboy.
I've always disliked how cumbersome racking can be, even with the aid of an autosiphon and this seemed like a good idea that could make transfers just that much easier.
Does anyone do this? Any thoughts?
Thanks!
I remember a thread a while back about those that use carboy caps, but I can't find it so here's a quick question for you guys.
Do any of you keep a racking cane in one of the ports of a carboy cap while the beer is fermenting? I was thinking about this at work today and thought it would really simplify the racking process as long as the cane can be sealed during fermentation; just attach a sanitized hose to the racking cane, blow to pressurize the carboy and instant siphon! I'm thinking it's like adding a diptube to your carboy.
I've always disliked how cumbersome racking can be, even with the aid of an autosiphon and this seemed like a good idea that could make transfers just that much easier.
Does anyone do this? Any thoughts?
Thanks!