F Flem Senior Member Joined Jan 1, 2011 Messages 2,677 Reaction score 13 Jan 8, 2011 #1 I just pitchedthe yeast yesterday. Is there a need to test the S.G. for the firstfew days? Mike
AlFulchino Winemaker of 30+ years Joined Jul 7, 2008 Messages 3,035 Reaction score 5 Jan 8, 2011 #2 for educational purposes...yes leave it right in the primary
W Wade E Premium Joined Jul 3, 2006 Messages 33,224 Reaction score 291 Jan 8, 2011 #3 As long as you have a the initial starting sg then not really except to make sure it is fermenting in case visual signs arent there.
As long as you have a the initial starting sg then not really except to make sure it is fermenting in case visual signs arent there.
Randoneur Senior Member Joined Sep 19, 2010 Messages 508 Reaction score 4 Jan 8, 2011 #4 I do what Al suggested. I leave the hydrometer in the primary from start to racking.