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Hydrometer Reading

1 year ago | Neil (Member)

Hello,

Just a quick question. I have just put my ale into it's secondary fermentation. However, I forgot to take the second hydrometer reading.

When would be a good time to do that? Could i draw some from the barrel disturbing the pressure? Or wait a couple of weeks then draw some off?

Must admit having tasted it before it went in and my word it's good with coriander in it even if i say so myself.

Thanks
Neil

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Tony:

Posted 1 year ago by Member

Hey BM
I would suggest waiting until it's ready to drink. There shouldn't be a whole lot of difference between then and now. I take it you'll be drinking straight from this as you're talking about disturbing pressure?
If that's the case, make sure bubbles don't give you a false reading.

Glad to hear it's tasting good though ... seriously considering using some coriander!

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Neil:

Posted 1 year ago by Member

Cheers Tony,

I thought that would be the way forward. I just didn't want to go ahead and try it first without checking things out from the experts.

This is my 3rd brew now and i am for ever learning.

It really is lovely tasting... would send you some but....? Nah! I am going to drink it all cheers! lol

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