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Review on 🍷 Chefast Triple-Scale Hydrometer Combo Set for Wine, Beer, Mead, Kombucha - Alcohol Hydrometer with Cleaning Cloth and Storage Bag - ABV, Brix, and Gravity Tester - Home Brewing Supplies by Emily Wilson

Revainrating 1 out of 5

The most inaccurate hydrometer ever

I got this along with a brewing set so my friend can learn how to brew beer. It took him a while to get into it, but since COVID-19 broke out, we're having a great time. The packaging is nice and comes with a measuring tube, padded hydrometer and a drawstring pouch for storage. The pouch is too short and does not completely cover the measuring tube, so this part is useless. As for the areometer itself, we haven't been able to get any reliable readings yet. Our initial gravity values were very low, and the final gravity values were completely different - slightly lower or even higher than the original ones. I made sure to keep the readings at 60 degrees and account for the meniscus to make sure it wasn't user error. I also went to the local brewery and along with another hydrometer calibrated and we found a different reading as well as a different distance on the measuring plate. I've found that the hydrometer I received just isn't accurate for measuring the alcohol content of beer, so I can't use it.

Pros
  • SIMPLE, SECURE AND ACCURATE: Measures specific gravity from 0.99-1.17, Brix/Balling from 0-35 and potential alcohol content from 0% to 20%. This essential proofer is easy to read and mercury-free. Lead and other dangerous compounds. It's your eco-friendly way to accurately measure your homebrew. Please note: Our hydrometer will NOT work with maple syrup, moonshine or other high alcohol home brewed beverages.
Cons
  • Almost everything is fine