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How to Calibrate and Use a pH Meter for Brewing (Complete Guide)

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Calibrating your pH meter is an essential part of getting accurate readings. Brewers, winemakers, and distillers need to maintain the right balance of acidity and alkalinity during the fermentation process to produce a quality result. This is achieved through the regular use of pH meters – particularly at the beginning of fermentation. Gone are the{…}

The Best Refractometers For Brewing and Distilling In 2023 (Complete Guide)

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When looking for the best refractometer, you’re going to run into a range of devices that vary in accuracy, precision, usability, and most of all price! We’ve used everything from the simple handheld optical refractometer to the nifty digital versions that have hit the market. Based on your level of experience and the type of{…}

Alcoholmeter vs Hydrometer (What’s The Difference And How Do They Work?)

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When you’re getting into brewing and distilling there’s a log of jargon, and a lot of science to get your head around. Don’t worry. It’s not too scary. And we’re here to help! In simple terms, an alcoholmeter and a hydrometer are tools that look almost identical and operate using the same principles of physics.{…}