hiphops
Well-Known Member
2 questions relative to the hydrometer.
first: how do you get beer from a 5 gallon carboy into the hydrometer? i used a siphon and ended up spilling a lot of beer. i am wondering about using a meat baster? any thoughts on that?
second: i know that its only a small amount relative to a 5 gallon carboy filled with potential beer but i figured that the hydrometer wastes at least a half bottle of beer. i am wondering whether, after taking the hydrometer measurements, i can pour that beer back into the carboy so i don't have to waste it. obviously, i intend to keep the hydrometer sanitized. any thoughts/comments?
first: how do you get beer from a 5 gallon carboy into the hydrometer? i used a siphon and ended up spilling a lot of beer. i am wondering about using a meat baster? any thoughts on that?
second: i know that its only a small amount relative to a 5 gallon carboy filled with potential beer but i figured that the hydrometer wastes at least a half bottle of beer. i am wondering whether, after taking the hydrometer measurements, i can pour that beer back into the carboy so i don't have to waste it. obviously, i intend to keep the hydrometer sanitized. any thoughts/comments?