Calculators – Winemaker's Academy

Specific Gravity Temperature Correction Calculator

admin — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 10:46:50 +0000

All hydrometers are calibrated to be accurate at a given temperature. Most newer hydrometers are calibrated for 68 degrees (F). Because the density of fluids changes as their temperature changes if you don’t measure your specific gravity at your hydrometers calibration temperature you’re going to get an inaccurate reading. While the correction may be small …

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Wine Alcohol Content Calculator

admin — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:07:44 +0000

Calculating the alcohol content of a wine that you made is always fun. While amateur wine makers don’t need to report this value to anyone it’s just neat to know how much alcohol you’ve produced. Use Wine Equations and Calculators Only There are many formulas out there for calculating the percent alcohol of wine and …

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Adding Potassium Metabisulfite to Wine

admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:22:04 +0000

Potassium metabisulfite is a necessary preservative in wine making. It provides sulfur dioxide which helps prevent microbial spoilage and fight off oxygenation. However, figuring out how much to add can be complicated. By the end of this article you’ll understand how this stuff works, how to calculate what you need to add, and what equipment …

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