Hydrometers, Test Jars and The Fermtech Wine Thief

The hydrometer is an important test instrument that will allow the winemaker or brewer to accurately determine the amount of sugar in the must at the beginning and end of fermentation.

The unit of measure most commonly used is Specific Gravity. (Potential Alcohol and Percent Sugar can also be measured)

Put the must, wort, wine or beer being tested into the included storage tube, one of our test jars with bases or the Fermtech Wine Thief. Gently float the hydrometer in the liquid being tested and give it a quick spin to remove any air bubbles. The level at which the hydrometer floats will tell you how much sugar is in the liquid expressed as Specific Gravity. Water has a Specific Gravity reading of 1.000. Liquids that are more dense than water (grape juice with high sugar levels) will have higher Specific Gravity readings. Liquids that are less dense than water (alcohol) will have lower Specific Gravity readings. This information is very useful to the winemaker as it will indicate whether the starting sugar level is correct for the style of wine and desired alcohol content. At the end of fermentation the hydrometer will verify that fermentation is complete. The Potential Alcohol Scale will allow you to calculate the approximate alcohol content of the finished wine before fermentation begins.

WINE AND BEER HYDROMETER

Triple scale hydrometer with a clear plastic
storage tube.

Measures Specific Gravity, Potential Alcohol and Percent Sugar

Storage tube can be used as a test jar.

Instructions included.

Triple Scale Wine and Beer Hydrometer
WM5350
DUAL PURPOSE HYDROMETER
TRIPLE SCALE

$6.95
$4.99

PROOF AND TRALLE HYDROMETER

The Proof and Tralle hydrometer is used to determine the alcohol content or proof of distilled alcohol products.

Tralle 0-100% alcohol

Proof 0-200

Instructions included.

We recommend the use of glass test jars with high alcohol distillates as high alcohol levels may break certain plastics.


Proof and Tralle Hydrometer
WM5450
PROOF AND TRALLE HYDROMETER

$7.95
$5.99

10" PLASTIC HYDROMETER TEST JAR

Our hydrometer test jar has a wide base for stability when testing your wines.
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10" Hydrometer Test Jar
WM5380
10" PLASTIC HYDROMETER TEST JAR

$3.95
$2.99

FERMTECH WINE THIEF

Simply dip once into the wine being tested for a quick sample. Unique design allows you to insert a standard hydrometer directly into The Thief. Just touch the tip of the wine thief to the rim of the vessel to empty The Thief. High grade acrylic for excellent clarity. 19" in length.


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Fermtech Wine Thief
WM5432
FERMTECH WINE THIEF

$9.95
$6.99