It does seem like a good idea, Nick, but I've never done that. I do tip the
jar slightly during racking. The thing is that you'll probably rack a
couple of times before bottling so very little sediment will be in the jar
by that time, anyway.
"Nick Ruchalski" > wrote in message
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> Does anyone else tip their bottle when racking?
>
> I've been sliding a little 1/2 inch wedge(piece of wood) under one
> side to tip my carboy a bit when racking. I was just wondering if
> this is a standard practice among the group. Most of the sediment
> stays pretty close to the bottom and doesn't seem to disturb by it. I
> usually do it the day before I'm racking in case I shake things up a
> bit.