I am still new, so sorry for the semi stupid question. Should I sample often to check on the progression or just plug it up and let it sit till it stops bubbling? I have a thief and as much as I want to return the sample, I just can't bring myself to pour it back down the carboy's thoat, so I pour it down mine hehe. I know that I increase the chance of infection w/samples but as long as I sanitize it should be ok....I think. I do check the gravity with the the sample gone from 1.053 to 1.030 in 3 days so that is atleast good (IPA extract brew)