BigNastyBrew
Well-Known Member
Hydrometer or Refractometer?
My "fermenting beer" corrected refract reading is 1.012 while my hydrometer reading is 1.019 on my Ordinary Bitter (only 3 days into fermentation).
For the Stout, the hydro says 1.024 but the refractometer (adjusted to "fermenting beer") says 1.017...
This is my first experience with the refractomer. It is supposed to be ATC but I've read distilled water at 2 different temps and have had to adjust the screw both times.
Please help me understand this thing!
My "fermenting beer" corrected refract reading is 1.012 while my hydrometer reading is 1.019 on my Ordinary Bitter (only 3 days into fermentation).
For the Stout, the hydro says 1.024 but the refractometer (adjusted to "fermenting beer") says 1.017...
This is my first experience with the refractomer. It is supposed to be ATC but I've read distilled water at 2 different temps and have had to adjust the screw both times.
Please help me understand this thing!