The hydrometer for beer and wine is used during fermentation to help determine when fermentation is complete and when the beer or wine is ready for bottling.
At the beginning of fermentation, the hydrometer shows a higher reading and the stem sinks deeper. As fermentation progresses, the reading decreases and eventually stabilises.
Hydrometer scale
The hydrometer has a scale ranging from 0.990 to 1.100 and includes coloured bands to make readings easier:
- a yellow band marked “start beer” to indicate the start of fermentation;
- a yellow band marked “bottle” to indicate when the beer or wine may be ready for bottling.
What is included?
The hydrometer is supplied in a plastic storage case with instructions and a reference chart.
For taking measurements, a suitable transparent test jar is recommended. The supplied storage case is not suitable for taking hydrometer readings.
- Product type
- Measuring instruments
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