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Tipping The Bottle

On 3/25/04 6:45 PM, in article ,
"Nick Ruchalski" > wrote:

> 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.

Nick,

Great idea - I always tip, but never prepare for it. I am always scrambling
at the end to find a bag of corks or something else to prop my carboy up. I
should just get some dedicated wood shims for this. It sure would be easier.

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