ChrisM25 Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Hi Guys. First time poster on here. This may seem like a stupid question, but I would rather ask stupid questions than make stupid mistakes with my brews. People talk about taking readings with their Hydrometers daily. When taking the sample is that beer wasted or returned to the fermenter? Thanks in advance. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brew Master Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 HI chris, welcome to the forum. I only take OG reading then my next one at around day 7. The 1st draw (100ml or so) I drink as it will have alot of sediment in it, some people throw it away. After I get my reading I also drink that sample, this gives you an idea on how your brew will turn out. Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Yep, I drink it (or at least taste it to see how the beer is going). [rightful] Never return it to the fermentor though [rightful] Drink it or toss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisM25 Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 Thanks for the info. Sounds like I've done the right thing and will keep on doing it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weggl Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 But don't do it every day, just at the start OG reading then around day 6 or 7, when 2 readings are the same then bottle. But it is best to leave it fo a couple of more days after these 2 readings. Weggl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 HI chris, welcome to the forum. I only take OG reading then my next one at around day 7. The 1st draw (100ml or so) I drink as it will have alot of sediment in it, some people throw it away. After I get my reading I also drink that sample, this gives you an idea on how your brew will turn out. Cheers, Peter +1 Can't waste a good drop imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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