Still Spirits Testing & Measuring
(3 products)
Two measurements matter most in home distilling: the gravity of the wash, which tells you when fermentation has finished, and the strength of the spirit, which tells you how much to dilute it. This range has the Wash Hydrometer, the Alcometer 0-100% with proof scale and instructions, and the TILT V3 wireless hydrometer and thermometer.
More tools are in testing and measuring and Pure Distilling testing and measuring.
Hydrometer or alcometer?
A hydrometer measures sugar in the wash before distilling. An alcometer measures alcohol in the finished spirit. They are not interchangeable, and most distillers need both.
FAQ
When is my wash ready to distil?
When two hydrometer readings a day or two apart are the same, usually at or below 0.990 for a turbo sugar wash.
What temperature should I measure at?
Hydrometers and alcometers are calibrated at a set temperature, usually 20°C. Measure close to that or correct the reading.