baystatebrew
Well-Known Member
i am on my first batch ever. i want to take a hydrometer reading/readings to get an idea of when to end the primary fermentation process. i do not have a spigot on my primary fermenter (will in the future to avoid this problem perhaps).
the only way to get a sample is to remove the airtight lid, stick a sanitized turkey baster in, and collect a sample. i am worried about opening her up and exposing her to contamination. is this a newbie worry or should i not open it at all. i am on day 2 of fermentation and don't really need to open it for 1-2 weeks, but since i've read that one should not depend on bubbles to determine when fermentation is done, i want to rely on the more objective hydro readings. i want to take the proper procedures opening and getting samples to take those readings. does anyone have any advice on how to do this safely without risking contamination? thanks
the only way to get a sample is to remove the airtight lid, stick a sanitized turkey baster in, and collect a sample. i am worried about opening her up and exposing her to contamination. is this a newbie worry or should i not open it at all. i am on day 2 of fermentation and don't really need to open it for 1-2 weeks, but since i've read that one should not depend on bubbles to determine when fermentation is done, i want to rely on the more objective hydro readings. i want to take the proper procedures opening and getting samples to take those readings. does anyone have any advice on how to do this safely without risking contamination? thanks