NB refractometer case?

[LRS_Brewer]

Does anyone know if the refractometer sold through Northern Brewer comes with a case? If not, any recommendations on a good third party case?

 

[d3track]

I am 99% certain it comes with a case - from what I remember seeing in the store.

 

[flars]

Last one I purchased did have a case. I use it to hold the sample.

On the NB site you can use the "Have a brew master contact me" tab in the lower left to ask the question.

There are also Q&A's for most products. Someone may have already asked that question.

 

[LRS_Brewer]

Thanks to both of you. I will grab this today, and am looking forward to knowing what is going on during my boil!

 

[flars]

Hydrometer may not be the best tool for hot wort. Specific Gravity readings will be inaccurate when the SG sample is over 60°F. The warmer the sample the greater the inaccuracy. You can chill the SG sample to 60°F or fairly close to get an accurate reading. Most important is the gravity of the wort going into the fermentor rather than during a boil.

Here's a link to a temperature correction chart from Palmer's previous edition of "How To Brew".
http://howtobrew.com/book/appendices/appendix-a/using-hydrometers

A temperature correcting refractometer will yield faster SG results during the boil.