Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I measure the amount of alcohol in the wine or beer?

You can calculate the alcohol content using a hydrometer by measuring the specific gravity (or the potential alcohol scale) both before and after the fermentation. The difference between these two readings gives you alcohol content.

In wines, a finished, still wine can be tested with a device called a vinometer to give alcohol content. Follow directions. This will not work with beer or sparkling wines because of the carbonation.

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