How To Use Hydrometer To Check Specific Gravity Of Wine Or Beer

Thanks for watching! Please like, share, comment and subscribe. Straight to the point video showing how to use a triple scale hydrometer to check specific gravity in winemaking. Also shown is the starting specific gravity of the must, specific gravity range for transfer from primary to secondary, and specific gravity of a finished wine. Triple scale hydrometers have measurements for approximate potential alcohol by volume, PA scale, brix / balling scale, and specific gravity, or SG scale. These hydrometers can be used for homebrewing beer and for making homemade wine. Below is the temperature adjustment chart I use for adjusting specific gravity measurements based on the temperature of the must, beer or wine. This chart is for hydrometers calibrated at 60 degrees Fahrenheit, NOT for 68 degree hydrometers. Temperature Calibration Chart 50 degrees subtract 0.001 60 no adjustment required 70 add 0.001 80 + 0.002 90 + 0.004 100 + 0.006 110 + 0.008 120 + 0.010 130 + 0.012 135 + 0.014 145 + 0.016 150 + 0.018 155 + 0.020