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Taking a sample of wort

GeorgeCostanza · 2010-10-06 15:36:33

Hey folks. My primary fermentation vessel doesn't have a tap - what's the best way to fill trial jar to take a sample to determine OG? Don't tell me I need to buy more equipment?! :) Ta.

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06-10-2010 4:36pm

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GeorgeCostanza

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Hey folks.

My primary fermentation vessel doesn't have a tap - what's the best way to fill trial jar to take a sample to determine OG?

Don't tell me I need to buy more equipment?!

Ta.

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#2 06-10-2010 4:43pm
guildofevil

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A turkey baster won't break the bank and will make your life easer.

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#3 06-10-2010 4:44pm
GeorgeCostanza

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Nice one, thanks for the tip.

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#4 08-10-2010 5:06pm
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I used to have a glass pouring jug, about 500ml, I would wash it well and dip it in, making sure my hand holding the handle never touched the brew. I also used to just leave the hydrometer in the brew from the very start, mine had colour codings on it so I knew where it was at glancing at a distance.

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