The North Mountain Supply turkey baster and wine thief is a versatile tool designed for both kitchen and fermenting tasks. Whether you are basting a roast or pulling a sample from a carboy, this baster provides precise control and easy to read measurements for accurate liquid handling.
The clear tube is graduated from 1/4 oz and 10 ml up to 1 oz and 30 ml, allowing you to:
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Monitor liquid volume at a glance
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Take consistent sample sizes from wine, beer or mead
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Measure small amounts of liquid during cooking or recipe testing
Superior suction and a comfortable bulb design give you smooth, controlled liquid transfer, making it an excellent replacement for traditional wine thieves in many homebrew environments. You can quickly and cleanly draw samples from fermenters, carboys and jugs without disturbing sediment more than necessary.
Materials and temperature ratings:
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Silicone bulb is tough and flexible with a temperature range of approximately -60 C to 200 C (-76 F to 392 F)
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Polystyrene (PS) tube is highly transparent and provides good insulation, with a long term use range of about 0 C to 100 C (32 F to 212 F)
This combination makes the tool suitable for:
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Hot pan drippings and oven basting
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Warm wort or must sampling within the recommended temperature range
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Everyday kitchen jobs where a clear, heat tolerant baster is helpful
Dimensions:
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Silicone bulb and PS tube together measure approximately 11.42 x 1.97 inches overall
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Bulb and tube section alone is about 8.86 x 0.87 inches
The included cleaning brush helps you keep the inside of the tube and tip free from residue. Combined with the fact that the baster is dishwasher safe, this makes cleaning and sanitizing straightforward between uses, which is especially important when using the tool around brewing or winemaking equipment.
Typical uses include:
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Basting poultry, roasts and other meats in the kitchen
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Sampling wine, beer, cider or mead from fermenters for gravity readings and taste checks
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Pulling small volumes of liquid for testing, blending or cooking
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Handling hot liquids within the recommended temperature ranges of the bulb and tube
Key features:
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Multi use turkey baster and wine thief in one tool
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Clear, easy to read ounce and milliliter graduations
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Heat resistant silicone bulb and transparent PS tube
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Dishwasher safe for convenient cleaning
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Includes cleaning brush for thorough interior maintenance
For home cooks and homebrewers who want a single, reliable tool that can both baste in the kitchen and function as a precise wine thief in the cellar or brewery, the North Mountain Supply turkey baster and wine thief offers practical performance and clear measurement markings in a durable, easy to clean design.