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hydrometer use
Hi Folks,
awoke this morning to my first ever home brew kit... i got the Wherry, happy days!
anyhow, i didnt realise i had to take hydrometer reading before i put the yeast in, so
is it ok to lift the fv lid and take a sample now or will that upset the fermentation?
also... i haven't seen ahead on the mix yet, but earlier i patted the fv lovingly and the little airlock plastic thing shot up into the air. i'm guessing this is a good sign that the yeast is doin' its thang?
cheers, chris
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Posted 1 year ago by Member
It shouldnt hurt, just make sure the Hydro is clean & sterilised. You wont get a true reading now as the yeast is probably doing its work even if you cant see it yet.
I use to take readings every day when I first started out just to see what was happening as it was all new to me.
Just record your first reading ASAP. Then untill the ferment stops (same reading for around 2/3days)
You will defo know your ABV% to the least.
I sometimes dont see any activity after 48hrs. If you followed the instructions it will be fine.
Just make sure you keep things clean & constant....thats my moto anyway
Happy Brewing!
Posted 1 year ago by Member
thanks for the advice gazz... my brew now has a decent head on it and the airlock is bubbling nicely, sometimes shooting off! i took a hydrometer reading this morning and it was 1.020, but the temp is 24. what do you reckon, am i on course?
thanks
chris
Posted 1 year ago by Moderator
Yep bang on, temp is on the high end but nothing to worry about. 1020 is near the end point, I believe wherry should end 1014 / 1012.
Plannin'-
Loads a beer after an upgrade!
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Posted 1 year ago by Member
As Nath said, all looks like its going to plan
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