Tag: ABV

  • How to Use a Hydrometer to Measure Alcohol by Volume

    How to Use a Hydrometer to Measure Alcohol by Volume

    When starting out brewing, I often recommend not worrying about calculating the ABV of your beer, especially if it’s your very first batch. In some circles, this is considered a mistake. I have nothing against the practice – in fact I always take original and final gravity readings when I brew. But when you’re just…