Winemaking Equipment : Winemaking Equipment: Refractometer

Refractometers are a basic part of winemaking equipment, which test the sugar in wine. Learn more about refractometers with expert tips from a wine maker in this free video about how to make wine.

Expert: John Brack
Contact: www.AustinHomebrew.com
Bio: John Brack has been brewing his own beer and wine for more than 15 years, and has been on-staff with Homebrew Supply for more than 11 years.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

Duration : 0:1:43


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2 Responses

  1. pdxjules Says:

    Very helpful for …
    Very helpful for taking readings at varied temperatures.

    fyi, An Ebay Seller had 9 of these left at $29, with Free Shipping…that’s about 1/3 the usual cost. I’m excited to have just ordered mine, since I keep breaking Hydrometers!

    Some have backlights and will cost more. (usually you need adequate light to see the reading)

  2. blackbeard68 Says:

    Bring the object up …
    Bring the object up to your chest height please.

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