Dumping FG sample back into secondary

[Datgreenstuff]

Just wondering ive read different opinions on other sites but i trust HBT more so ill ask here...
Is it safe to dump your wort sample back in? I sanitized everything so im thinking im in the clear

 

[Psylocide]

If your sanitation is on point... it should be fine. I wouldn't though.

Unless you're doing 1 or 2.5 gallon batches I would have to ask, why?

Drink that stuff man!

 

[blackbeer]

maybe, but why? drink it and take detailed notes.

 

[EuBrew]

Not worth the risk, drink it.

 

[Datgreenstuff]

Lol . Its a 5 gallon batch and i did poor some in a glass to taste and have notes... i guess in himd sight i should of just drank it all.. better safe than sorry from now on

 

[grizzly2378]

I always drink mine. Not worth the risk. And, really, what are you saving, like 12 ounces of finished beer, give or take?

 

[Psylocide]

I always drink mine. Not worth the risk. And, really, what are you saving, like 12 ounces of finished beer, give or take?

12 oz? Probably around 6.

6 oz vs. possibly tainting 5 gal?

Like I said OP, you're probably fine, but from now on drink up.

That's one of my favorite parts.

 

[1977Brewer]

Me, Standing in the kitchen drinking from a test tube is pretty much how my wife decided I was doing this thing for real.

 

[Calder]

My sample is 5 to 6 ozs. I always drink it. While the hydrometer reading is important, I think you learn a lot more about the beer from the bit you drink.

Just isn't worth the risk pouring it back, and since you are drinking it, it is not wasted.

 

[ChiefIlliniwek]

If you're confident that you hit your FG, bottle like you typically do and when you get to the bottom and only have half a bottle of beer left - take your FG reading and then drink that up.

 

[DirtyPirate]

I pour it in a bottle and then top off after filling the rest of the bottles. I then mark it as hydro sample. That way if contaminated I don't loose the batch.

 

[grizzly2378]

12 oz? Probably around 6.

6 oz vs. possibly tainting 5 gal?

Like I said OP, you're probably fine, but from now on drink up.

That's one of my favorite parts.

12 oz total assuming you take a couple of samples to make sure you've hit FG. Or maybe you just take big samples to be damn sure it tastes good. Quality control is important.

 

[LLBeanJ]

My sample is 5 to 6 ozs. I always drink it. While the hydrometer reading is important, I think you learn a lot more about the beer from the bit you drink.

Just isn't worth the risk pouring it back, and since you are drinking it, it is not wasted.

+1

My primary purpose for pulling a sample is to taste it. While I'm at it, I take a gravity reading. Then I drink it.

 

[Psylocide]

12 oz total assuming you take a couple of samples to make sure you've hit FG. Or maybe you just take big samples to be damn sure it tastes good. Quality control is important.

Yeah... I only take one sample at kegging time, so I wasn't thinking about the multiple samples.

 

[ChillWill]

Not a big risk if you clean and santise your equipment.

However you'll be adding oxygen, which should always be avoided.