A alandkell Well-Known Member Joined Nov 18, 2009 Messages 126 Reaction score 0 Dec 16, 2009 #1 the initial sg was 1.100 what does this mean in terms of gravity and strength please as i am new to this game and dont really understand hydrometer readings? :party:
the initial sg was 1.100 what does this mean in terms of gravity and strength please as i am new to this game and dont really understand hydrometer readings? :party:
M Moley Regular. Joined Mar 31, 2009 Messages 224 Reaction score 29 Dec 17, 2009 #2 Well 1.100 means you've got 42.75 ounces of sugar to the gallon or 270g to the litre. It means your wonderful little yeasty beasties have got plenty to go at, and should turn that into about 14% alcohol :
Well 1.100 means you've got 42.75 ounces of sugar to the gallon or 270g to the litre. It means your wonderful little yeasty beasties have got plenty to go at, and should turn that into about 14% alcohol :