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**Bobby_M** · 12-29-2008, 02:43 AM

No it's not, at least not anymore than temp correcting a hydrometer reading.

**AZ_IPA** · 12-29-2008, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by david_42

But the calculations for correcting a refractometer's reading of a fermented beverage are a pain.

not really -- someone posted an .xls on here recently that calculates it.

But then again, I usually just use a refractometer for the pre-fermentation and hydro for the post-fermentation

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Originally Posted by david_42

And the samples are WAY too small to drink.

you are correct - but I still squeeze the tube into my mouth!

**Coastarine** · 12-29-2008, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby_M

No it's not, at least not anymore than temp correcting a hydrometer reading.

Direct me? I tried using beersmith for this but it was waay off.

**AZ_IPA** · 12-29-2008, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Coastarine

Direct me? I tried using beersmith for this but it was waay off.

I haven't checked its accuracy, but it looks pretty easy...

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f13/refractometer-problems-94499/#post1028173