Using a ladle for specific gravity

[charlesnj]

Hello,

I don't have a turkey baster and was wondering if it'd be ok to use a ladle and save all the trouble of using the siphon....

Thanks

 

[JasonInBTR]

Sure just sanitize it. I would be worried about pouring from the ladle to your measuring container.....could be a mess.

 

[RM-MN]

I've used a sanitized measuring cup for that same purpose and it worked just fine. Hold your hydormeter and container over the sink when you pour as you are likely to spill a little.

 

[breez7]

I just got the beer thief from northern brewer and it works great for me. check it out: http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewing/3-piece-thief-plastic.html

 

[AggieChemDoc]

A thief will be about the best $10 you spend on homebrewing. Easy to check gravity in carboys to see if a fermentation has finished... or just to sneak a taste.

 

[charlesnj]

yeah i plan on making a trip down there some time next week to get some supplies

 

[str8wire]

If you're fermenting in a bucket you can just spin the hydrometer directly in the beer. Just make sure that your depth in the bucket is high enough so you don't break your hydrometer in the beer.