{"product_id":"equipment-testing-equipment-wine-thief-touch-tip-45-cm-ea","title":"Wine Thief Touch Tip (45 cm | 17.72 in)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic Wine Sampling Tool for Hydrometer Testing, Gravity Checks and Fermentation Monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWine Thief Touch Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e is a practical sampling tool designed for home winemakers, brewers, cider makers, and fermentation enthusiasts who need quick, clean access to wine or other compatible beverages during production. Measuring \u003cstrong\u003e450 mm \/ 45 cm \/ 17.72 in\u003c\/strong\u003e, this acrylic wine thief provides the reach needed for carboys, fermenters, and other compatible vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts clear acrylic construction allows easy visibility while sampling, and the touch tip design makes it simple to collect, transfer, and release liquid without using a separate siphon. 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It is designed to accept a standard hydrometer for convenient gravity readings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it be used for beer and cider?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. It is suitable for compatible beer, cider, mead, kombucha, fruit wine, and wine sampling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It is made from clear acrylic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it made in Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. This Wine Thief Touch Tip is made in Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Should I sanitize it before use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. 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