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Originally Posted by toomany MBZ
I tried growing hops, nothing.
Fortunately, there is a well stocked supply house nearby.
I don't even measure the alcohol content anymore and use my brew as a cut for store bought stuff.
This way I choose how strong the taste is.
A break from politics is quite welcome, too bad someone has to drag the thread down.
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I rarely check post ferment, but I check carefully during my sparge.
Best thing I ever purchased was a refractometer. Allows you to take gravity readings using a drop or two of liquid at any temperature. Beats hell outta filling a cylinder, getting it to temp and then floating a hydrometer.
$50 and I can fine tune the SG to exactly what I am looking for.
Heres the one I bought -
Austin Homebrew Supply