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Old 10-31-2011, 02:49 PM   #11
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I would also look at the temp you taking it at. Most hydrometers are calibrated to 60F.

If your beers at 70F that could throw it off one point (instead of 1.0175 it may be 1.0185).

But I would also agree its more of a guideline.


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