Another Newbie - Add Test Back to Primary

[JaJinAK]

I am finally getting around to trying my first attempt at Dragonsblood. It will be interesting as I am working in a pretty cool climate.
First question, when you test the SG, do you dump the liquid from the tube back into the primary or just toss it?

Thanks!
Jules

 

[shmel]

Drink it or toss it but never back in. Consider your fermenter a sealed environment and introducing anything that went outside is likely to spoil it so dropping the test back in, IMHO is a big no-no.

 

[DoctorCAD]

If the test jsr and hydrometer are sanitized...why not. I do.

 

[codeman]

If the test jsr and hydrometer are sanitized...why not. I do.

Same here. If everything that touches the wine is sanitized I put it back in. If even ine thing wasn't then drink it or toss it.

 

[bkisel]

I do most of my readings with the hydrometer in the bucket. However, being as frugal as I am, when I do take my measurement in lets say my wine thief I will return the wine to the carboy. All has been sanitized and only the very top of the hydrometer is touched with my fingers.

 

[Julie]

As others have said, as long as you sanitized it can go back in.

 

[JaJinAK]

Thanks for the responses. I did sanitize so should be okay adding it back.
One more question, I added all of my ingredients this morning (except yeast) and it smells kind of strong? Don't know how to describe it. I read where the yeast nutrient can have that smell. Will it go away? I guess I didn't know what to expect with regards to smell in the beginning. I had pictured fruits and berries and wonderful smells like that !!

 

[Julie]

JaJinAk, your wine will go thru various smells and tastes as it becomes wine and as it ages. Just make sure it never smells like vinegar!

 

[JaJinAK]

Thanks Julie. Makes me feel better!!

Jules