wfowlks
Well-Known Member
So for a while now I have been using a refractometer to get the gravity readings of my beer. I like this because the hydrometer typically requires about 8 oz. while a refractometer only requires a few drops. And because I like to take frequent readings... you see the point.
I just did a chocolate stout, and I noticed that after a week it only went down to a BRIX reading of 9, with an OG of 1.052. But I then tasted it and I could taste the alcohol in it. Then I got to thinking that the chocolate powder could be affecting the BRIX reading. I think I may just pull the trigger and do a full hydrometer reading.
But I wanted to see if anyone else could either confirm or refute my theory
I just did a chocolate stout, and I noticed that after a week it only went down to a BRIX reading of 9, with an OG of 1.052. But I then tasted it and I could taste the alcohol in it. Then I got to thinking that the chocolate powder could be affecting the BRIX reading. I think I may just pull the trigger and do a full hydrometer reading.
But I wanted to see if anyone else could either confirm or refute my theory