Hydrometer for mead - Specific Gravity 1.000 - 1.160 - Alla France

Hydrometer for mead – SG 1.000 to 1.160

This hydrometer is made for mead and gives precise readings of sugar content and potential alcohol. Mead often starts at a very high gravity, so the SG scale goes all the way up to 1.160. With a three-part scale, you can follow the mead from start to finish. The hydrometer is 320 mm long, calibrated at 15 °C and made by Alla France.

Three-part scale

• Specific Gravity (SG): 1.000–1.160
• Honey content: 0–50 kg/hl
• Alcohol by volume: 0–21%

Technical data

• Length: 320 mm
• Calibration temperature: 15 °C
• Manufacturer: Alla France

Frequently asked questions about the mead hydrometer

Why do I need a separate hydrometer for mead?

Mead often has a very high starting gravity. The base mead in the Mjøderiet mead kits, for example, has an OG of 1.115. Many standard beer hydrometers do not go that high, while this one reads up to 1.160.

What do the three scales show?

The SG scale shows the gravity, the honey scale shows how many kilos of honey per hectolitre the must corresponds to, and the alcohol scale shows how strong the mead can become once the sugar has fermented out.

At what temperature should I measure?

The hydrometer is calibrated at 15 °C. Measure the sample at this temperature for the most accurate reading.

How do I know fermentation is finished?

Take readings a couple of days apart. Fermentation is finished when you get the same reading two to three days in a row.

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