Rookie pulling a test batch question

[Crazygoldfish]

So I have my very first batch on brew, its sitting beside me now bubbling away quite nicely in the airlock and sitting at a constant 22C.

I am due for taken a test sample on Wednesday. Its a fairly simple ballihoo fermentation vessell with handy airlock.

Question is, whats the best way to take a test sample...... do I just pull the airlock and quickly get my pump tube in there ? Bit worried if i let too air in, the beer will go off.

There's no tap on the bottom of the bucket, something ill be investing in for my next brew.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Many members use a turkey baster -

 

[Crazygoldfish]

Many members use a turkey baster -


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So it’s ok just to pull the airlock and take a sample with Turkey Baster (sanitised)?

 

[Clint]

Yes.. sanitised! Just crack the lid and get what you need. Leave the airlock alone..

 

[Crazygoldfish]

Yes.. sanitised! Just crack the lid and get what you need. Leave the airlock alone..

Thanks mate

 

[AnimatedGIF]

Probably not a great idea, but I just cracked open FV lid and dropped in the sanitized hydrometer, took the reading and then removed on my first brew. I probably wouldn't recommend this method unless you're unable to obtain a turkey baster in time.
I have since installed a tap on my FV, but as with many things here, they divide opinion.

 

[Crazygoldfish]

Probably not a great idea, but I just cracked open FV lid and dropped in the sanitized hydrometer, took the reading and then removed on my first brew. I probably wouldn't recommend this method unless you're unable to obtain a turkey baster in time.
I have since installed a tap on my FV, but as with many things here, they divide opinion.

For this batch I’ll either pump or turkey bast.... to minimise air contact ....next batch I’ll install a tap or get a better vessel.