nickhead
Well-Known Member
Hey guys,
I think I understand the concept of the hydrometer / gravity readings (to gauge alcohol content).
What I don't understand is...
I take a reading before I pitch the yeast. I take a reading a couple times maybe during the fermentation process... but why? If I find that the gravity readings are undesirable or off or whatever, what do I do to address the issue? Or - do we use a hydrometer JUST to know what the alcohol content is or is there more to it? Perhaps if the gravity shows a lower alcohol content than desired I'd use more sugar during the bottling process (maybe)?
It seems that regardless of the readings, my beer is going to turn out the same whether I check the gravity or not. Is that incorrect?
I kind of get it - but kind of don't.
Thanks,
Nick
ps. I haven't checked the gravity of my first brew. It's been 4 days - should I check it now?
I think I understand the concept of the hydrometer / gravity readings (to gauge alcohol content).
What I don't understand is...
I take a reading before I pitch the yeast. I take a reading a couple times maybe during the fermentation process... but why? If I find that the gravity readings are undesirable or off or whatever, what do I do to address the issue? Or - do we use a hydrometer JUST to know what the alcohol content is or is there more to it? Perhaps if the gravity shows a lower alcohol content than desired I'd use more sugar during the bottling process (maybe)?
It seems that regardless of the readings, my beer is going to turn out the same whether I check the gravity or not. Is that incorrect?
I kind of get it - but kind of don't.
Thanks,
Nick
ps. I haven't checked the gravity of my first brew. It's been 4 days - should I check it now?