Calibrate for Temperature
10 minUse hydrometer with temperature correction chart for accurate SG.
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Mead Hydrometer Basics
Learn mead hydrometer basics from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.
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Workflow
Read Original Gravity
5 minRead OG before pitch record for ABV calculation later.
Track Ferment Progress
2 weeksRead SG every few days until stable target 1.000 dry or higher sweet.
Calculate ABV
5 minABV ≈ (OG - FG) × 131.25 record in batch log.
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Reference Materials
Mead ABV StandardStandard
Industry best practices for mead abv.
Mead ABV FormulaFormula
ABV = (OG - FG) × 131.25; typical mead 10-14% ABV.
Mead ABV Reference TableTable
Key benchmarks for mead abv.
| OG | FG | ABV |
|---|---|---|
| 1.100 | 1.000 | 13.1% |
| 1.120 | 1.010 | 14.4% |
Pro Tip
Temperature correct every reading.
Time Saver
Stable FG 3 days minimum before bottling.
Warning
Log OG — guess ABV wrong without it.
Safety Notes
- Glass hydrometer — drops break easily.
- Sanitize before every sample return optional.