Economy Beer and Wine Hydrometer

Economical triple-scale hydrometer measures in Specific Gravity, Balling (Brix) and Potential Alcohol (ABV). The packing tube can be used as a test jar and it includes instructions with temperature conversion chart. Able to be used with beer, wine and cider.

Working Range:
Specific Gravity: 0.990 - 1.170 (0.002 Resolution)
Balling (Brix): 0 - 38% Sugar (0.05% Resolution)
Potential Alcohol: 0 - 22% (1% Resolution)

Calibrated Temperature: 60°F (instructions included for temperature adjustments)

Item Includes:
1 - Glass Hydrometer
1 - Set of Instructions
1 - Plastic Storage Container and Cap

How To Use A Hydrometer: Fill the test tube with enough liquid to float the hydrometer in it before fermentation begins. The reading is the number on the hydrometer that intersects with the surface of the liquid. Record this reading as your Original Gravity (a.k.a. O.G., Starting Gravity). This measurement also indicates the potential alcohol if all of the sugar is fermented.

After fermentation is complete, measure another sample of the liquid to determine the Final Gravity (a.k.a.: F.G., Terminal Gravity). The difference displayed is the amount of sugar that has been converted to alcohol. To determine the actual alcohol content, subtract the percentage of potential alcohol that you recorded from the Starting Gravity from the percentage of potential alcohol that you recorded from the Final Gravity.