I can never avoid transferring quite a lot of break material into the fermenter when siphoning from my kettle. I start part way down the liquid, rather than from the bottom. It begins as very clear wort, but then to get a full 5 gals. I have to let it draw in break material or I will be short.
I was thinking of getting a new kettle with spigot, but don’t know how much of an improvement I will see in that regard. For those who transfer using a spigot, can you get the clear wort off the bed of break material and reach your target volume? I don’t mind a little break material, but would like to see less of it go into my fermenter.
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