0_tonin said:

Ok first pour ever done. Lets see how this goes, contam and condensation wise. I didnt burn myseld neither did I make a mess, in my books thats already a win.

I will share my process here for those who are like me and like to learn through photos.

What I used:


weighted 12gr of Dry light malt extract


Added to a jar


Then poured 600ml of distilled water


Then using a funnel and a coffee filter, filtered the mix. I used 2 coffee filters.


Weighted 12gr of Agar Agar


Added the Agar Agar to the filtered mix


Stirred well then added blue food coloring (optional)


Sent to the PC for 45 minutes at 15psi




And this is after the PC


Waited til it was at around 60 Celsius and took it to the SAB


Poured the plates and now lets hope for the best


Left the stacks inside the SAB cooling down and to let some of the condensation to evaporate. Will wrap them in a bit.

Some plates, specially the first ones, I poured waaay too much. Learning curve.

I will wrap them up now and chuck them in a container and wait a few days to see if any contam shows up.

Fun process, have to admit that I was a bit shaky when pouring the first ones, mostly nervous about making a mess and having to clean up rather than scared of burning myself.

If anyone spots anything that is a no no, and has any advice to share... please do so!

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Agar Wedge said:

Nicely done 0_tonin! cool color plates as well.whatcha putting on agar?

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0_tonin said:

Im making agar for the first time

After sterilizing for 45 minutes at 15psi the bottle came out with quite some sediment at the bottom, is this normal?

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Welcome to the wonderful world of pouring agar

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I have to make more agar

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