refractometer 6 brix, hydrometer 1.008?
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:55 pm
by straight cash homey
my FG on my lefty blond, reads 6 brix(1.024?) and 1.008 on hydro. i want to believe hydro. OG was 1.056, little low, but fermented clean, lots of yeast, proper temps. added cane sugar on 3rd day of ferment. just kegged today, doesnt taste sweet. why are my readings so different?
Re: refractometer 6 brix, hydrometer 1.008?
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:24 pm
by BrewTa2
Ya can't use a refractometer to diectly measure FG due to the alcohol. I think B3 has a web form to convert given OG and final refractometer reading. I did the same thing, "Wholly Shnikies - that's too high!".
Re: refractometer 6 brix, hydrometer 1.008?
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:40 pm
by BrewPilot
Re: refractometer 6 brix, hydrometer 1.008?
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 9:19 am
by Mylo
Well, with the calculations, his beer is now 1.004.... I'd try that refractometer again. Sometimes you get some suspended yeast or bubbles that make the line a little fuzzy and hard to read. If it 6.6 then it's right. Other than that - check it's calibration.
Mylo