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 Ratbelly
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Posted: 3/9/2012 8:42:41 AM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT |
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CS223
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Posted: 3/9/2012 11:51:24 AM
"I think" you can do that without a hydrometer. If you know the ABV (proof) of your Everclear, adding a specific volume of Everclear to a specific volume of mixer you can calculate the final ABV (proof) using the ratios. For example mixing 1oz of 40% (80 proof) with 2 oz of mixer should yield ~ 13% ABV or 27 proof. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Otherwise you'd use a hydrometer to measure the gravity of your mixer, then measure the gravity of the final product after adding the Everclear and do the math. |
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Posted: 3/9/2012 7:45:56 PM
[Last Edit: 3/9/2012 7:47:17 PM by WVHunter1s1k]
I do believe you need a 'Proof Meter', not a hydrometer. A hydrometer measures the sugar content of the mix(Viscosity), not the alcohol.
Examples - http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=alcohol+proof+meter |
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Ratbelly
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Posted: 3/10/2012 8:53:01 AM
perfect, thanks
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Posted: 3/10/2012 9:25:33 PM
Originally Posted By Ratbelly:
perfect, thanks your welcome!  |
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Sniper_Wolfe
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Posted: 3/11/2012 1:24:19 PM
Originally Posted By CS223:
"I think" you can do that without a hydrometer. If you know the ABV (proof) of your Everclear, adding a specific volume of Everclear to a specific volume of mixer you can calculate the final ABV (proof) using the ratios. For example mixing 1oz of 40% (80 proof) with 2 oz of mixer should yield ~ 13% ABV or 27 proof. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Otherwise you'd use a hydrometer to measure the gravity of your mixer, then measure the gravity of the final product after adding the Everclear and do the math. Yeah, save yourself the money and just do the basic math (dilution). You only need hydrometers to tell when you've got something changing sugar into alcohol. If you're just mixing the stuff, not making alcohol, don't bother. |
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Posted: 3/15/2012 8:59:40 PM
I switch to a Brix meter last year, soooooo much easier to deal with.
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supplex
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Posted: 3/22/2012 11:53:27 PM
Originally Posted By ATLDiver:
I switch to a Brix meter last year, soooooo much easier to deal with. for Brix measurements...check out Anton Paar's densiometer...literally the coolest thing since sliced bread |
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