Sourz4life
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So I'm trying to get a accurate formula for calculating how much I'll need of whatever I'm using to back sweetening to reach the SG I'm aiming for. In the past I've just done it via hydro meter tests but I prefer to use a refractometer now, but haven't used it before when back sweetening. I know you have to use a formula to calculate final gravity with a refractometer in the presence of alcohol which I have but how do I calculate that when I start adding sugar back into it, is it the same or is there something I need to factor in, assuming I know the OG of what I'm using to backsweeten with.
So lets just say for instance I have a mead at .995 OG and need to bring it up to 1.020 using a back sweetener that has a OG of 1.040 and lets say its a gallon batch just to keep it nice and round.
So lets just say for instance I have a mead at .995 OG and need to bring it up to 1.020 using a back sweetener that has a OG of 1.040 and lets say its a gallon batch just to keep it nice and round.
