Topic: Specific Gravity
Understanding Specific Gravity vs. Plato
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThe simple hydrometer can tell us the gravity of our wort, and therefore the amount of extract we have recovered from our ingredients, and can even be used to tell us what extract we can expect from different malts. The hydrometer can also tell us how much extract the yeast has used during fermentation, and
Brewing Strong Ales
Digital and Plus Members OnlyIf you ask 10 different brewers to define “strong ale,” you will likely get 11 different answers. Brewers around the world have always made bigger, stronger ales for special occasions, for blending with weaker ales or to be aged before consumption. As craft brewers have begun pushing the limits of what can be brewed and
Hitting Target Original Gravity and Volume
FREELearn the tips and techniques to nail your target volume and original specific gravity every time you brew a batch of homebrew.
Refractometers
FREETake your brewing light years ahead. In our guide to refractometers, we’ll show you how to measure your wort’s gravity based on how it bends light.
Taking original gravity readings
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThis question brings up some issues that I have experienced over the years and I have been somewhat surprised by my observations. I usually collect a wort sample from a sample valve placed in-line between the wort cooler and the fermenter. I do this because I want to know my wort density prior to pitching,
Plotting OG with a Graph
Digital and Plus Members OnlyHow to calculate specific gravity with a handy graph.
Getting the Most From Your Hydrometer
Digital and Plus Members OnlyNine times out of ten, a hydrometer can tell you what’s going on with your beer.
Taking Control of Specific Gravity
Digital and Plus Members OnlySpecific gravity affects many aspects of your homebrew, including its alcohol content, sweetness, and mouthfeel. Keep track of a few numbers while brewing to make the best beer possible.
Hit Your Target Gravity
FREEWhen your neighborhood pub stops serving your favorite English bitter, what can you do? Make your own, of course. Homebrewers thrive on the challenge of recreating the round malts and bracing hops