How to use a Hydrometer - Love Brewing Guide

[@davinatest8467]

Thank you for that great tutorial, it was very clear. Question. Could I determine the alcohol level with any liquid using this method? I need to work out the alcohol content of JUN Kombucha when fermenting and after?

[@mybeerexperience9463]

Very useful! Thank you.

[@smm19761]

Excellent video. Clear, concise and to the point. Very, very helpful. I have a question, if I may? I am concerned about oxidisation of my must when I take a reading with the hydrometer. By removing the air lock and placing the hydrometer in the must, is this not opening the 'oxidisation door'?

[@TheRoastGlint]

so does racking and bottling. As long as you dont let it sit open to the air for several hours you will be fine.

[@smm19761]

Dillon Miller Thanks for the response, Dillon. It's much appreciated.

[@davehouston292]

After off and on wine making for 20 years I've never thought of using a hydrometer till now. I'm using a dady yeast and I understand that fermentation slows after about 22 % ABV So for different fruits I may need to adjust my sugars content to keep my high content of Etol at a constant level. thanks..

[@jamesjones-yn1sv]

what should be the S.G. be in the wine for a 75cl champagne bottle prior to corking to make a homemade champagne. I usually prime a bottle with 2 teaspoons of sugar. But I had some wine left over from a gallon demi-john and I have put it in a champagne bottle the S.G. is 1000, is this to high and is it dangerous to bottle with that S.G. hope you can help. P.S. I miss your shop in Liverpool. kind regards jimmy jones

[@jonsutherland1]

so after you take your first gravity reading of the unfermented wort, when do you take your second reading to get the specific gravity for the measurement of ABV? ta

[@wonderseeker9771]

By far the best videos, thank you :-)

[@eleanorhathaway927]

What would the ideal measurements for cider be?

[@charlesstrong2280]

Does anyone know Why DOESNT the hydrometer used for liquor have a scale for specific gravity? I cant find a hydrometer used for liquor NOT beer or wine with the scale.

[@floterry3712]

hi, im a newbie to wine making. on the direction of someone who had previously made wine I started a batch (added juice from elderberries, water sugar and yeast). I didn't know anything about a hydrometer when we started it so I never took a beginning reading. it has been sitting for 4 months now and I don't ever remember seeing it bubble or perk out of the airlock. the current hydrometer reading is 1.002. should I add more yeast, to restart the process? should I scrap it? Im not sure what to do.

[@chriswilson6990]

hi new to wine making I just used my hydrometer to take my first reading before adding yeast, nutrients etc and it read 120 is this ok or to high and what do I need to do if it is to hight

[@t78079]

I wish I'd watched this before I started - I didn't take any reading before fermentation :( but thank you for the video!

[@theefishlippedone]

Nice one man

[@louisdaniels6535]

ok. so one of meads are OK and ready to bottle. . but one is still at 1.020. it started at 1.140.. what do I do?

[@peterowens290]

Actually the hydrometer is a useful (primarily diagnostic) tool for beer brewers, it's definitely not essential! With beer it's rare to bother with an initial reading. A final reading would normally only be taken if clear indication of complete fermentation was not available; for example the bubbler had stooped after an unexpectedly short time. I always rely firstly on taste & the degree to which the bubbler is active. Wine making may call for more rigorous use of the hydrometer. Thanks

[@BIGBUD71]

Should of used a clear bottle...your vids are good tho👍🏻

[@wxpm]

He got that the wrong way around .. you take the final gravity away from the original gravity

[@aleccap5946]

No answers to any questions ? A dislike from me

[@LoveBrewing]

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