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>it doesn't take very many tastings to start having an effect on your headspace).
>
This is a problem ?? <wink>

>Woods

Thanks to all who replied. I thought about the plastic thingy the
hydrometer come in, but it's not long enough to read down to 1.000
for instance.

Bottom line: I broke down and ordered a hydrometer jar today.
The kit came with a turkey baster.

Andrew