Refracotmeter Use
Posted:
Friday Feb 17, 2012 10:47 pm
by bilgerat
I am pretty new to AG brewing and seem to be getting reasonable results using beersmiths suggested mash/sparge quantities and volumes etc, my question is what is to be gained by using a refractometer to improve results if any.
Re: Refracotmeter Use
Posted:
Monday Jan 13, 2014 10:37 am
by krt
Short answer: Yes.
You can make very fast checks of your wort and run-off during the process. There's no having to put cylinders of hot wort in the freezer to bring the temperature down (that's how I used to do it anyway). Three drops of wort quickly come down to room temperature, and you're good to measure. Is it 100% necessary: No.