
The measurements/readings show how the yeast is turning sugar by volume and lets you know how well the fermentation process is coming along.Ī hydrometer looks like a round pointy glass rod with lines on it to use as a measurement. If you notice the amount of sugar going down, fermentation is working, and alcohol is increasing. In terms of brewing beer, wine or cider the hydrometer measures the amount of dissolved brewing sugar in the recipe. The easiest way to use a hydrometer is to collect a sample of the must (wine) or wort (beer) using a sterilised and rinsed wine thief (pipette), and a trial jar.Ī hydrometer is for use in any wine, beer or cider making situation. Much like in the Dead Sea, the more dissolved sugar there is in a beer or wine solution, the higher the hydrometer floats, giving a higher reading on the hydrometer's scale. The dead sea is so easy to float in because it is full of dissolved minerals. It works on the same principle as floating in the dead sea.

It usually comes with a thin plastic case to help to protect it and uses a scale called specific gravity or just gravity for short.
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How to use the hydrometer using a four-step process.How to measure the specific gravity using the hydrometer.

How do I use a hydrometer to calculate ABV?.In fact if you are not scientific like me you will love this easy to follow guide In fact this is the same process which has allowed me to brew excellent beer, wine and cider during the last few years.Īnd I will let you into a secret - it is not rocket science Today I am going to show EXACTLY how easy it is to use a hydrometer. How to Use/Read a Hydrometer for Wine and Beer(The Easy Way) How To Use A Hydrometer (The Easy Way)
