Beer and Wine Triple Scale Hydrometer

This basic, economical alcohol hydrometer reads in three scales; Specific Gravity, Brix/Balling, and Potential Alcohol, making it a must-have tool for any homebrewer or wine maker. Looking for a shatterproof hydrometer? Try the Herculometer Triple Scale Hydrometer We also recommend our Mad Brewer Upgrade Kit or Brewery Essentials Gravity Testing Kit. A hydrometer is a necessary component of the beer making process that allows homebrewers to adjust and predict the integrity of their recipe by providing accurate readings of the beer sugar level as well as its specific gravity. A blown-glass hydrometer has a narrow, lengthy stem and a weighted bottom that is bulbous enough to allow for flotation purposes. Inside the stem lies a scale that measures specific gravity, or the weight of the beer compared to the normal weight of pure water. Using this kind of measuring device tells the homebrewer how far along the beer has progressed in the fermentation process so that any necessary adjustments