brazedowl
Well-Known Member
Ok so let me see if I have the general procedure down....
1. STERILIZE EVERYTHING
2. Use a baster/thief/siphon to retreive a sample
3. Plunk in Hydrometer and read
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Questions...
1. How much of a sample? Or will that be evident when I get my hydrometer later today?
2. Suggestions on brand/type? My HBS is more like half an aisle in a wine shop, might not have much verity.
3. Do I need to stir before retrieving a sample? Can I just use the tap on my brew bucket?
3. Owing that everything is sterilized (sampler, hydrometer, sample container) Can I just plunk my sample (ever so gently) return the sample? I like to collect data and would hate to lose quite a bit of goodness to sample taking. I know purists will say no, but does anyone have experience with returning samples without adverse affects?
1. STERILIZE EVERYTHING
2. Use a baster/thief/siphon to retreive a sample
3. Plunk in Hydrometer and read
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Questions...
1. How much of a sample? Or will that be evident when I get my hydrometer later today?
2. Suggestions on brand/type? My HBS is more like half an aisle in a wine shop, might not have much verity.
3. Do I need to stir before retrieving a sample? Can I just use the tap on my brew bucket?
3. Owing that everything is sterilized (sampler, hydrometer, sample container) Can I just plunk my sample (ever so gently) return the sample? I like to collect data and would hate to lose quite a bit of goodness to sample taking. I know purists will say no, but does anyone have experience with returning samples without adverse affects?