Accurately measure your starting and finishing gravity in beer or wine
Triple scaled in specific gravity, potential alcohol, and Brix
Comes with storage tube and directions
Hydrometers are one of the most necessary tools in homebrewing. Our Triple Scale Hydrometer allows you to read your gravity, potential alcohol content, and brix.
A hydrometer is perhaps the most essential piece of measuring & testing equipment in any home brewery. Used it at every stage of brew to keep up with the health and progress of your brew.
This convenient hydrometer features three scales--specific gravity, potential alcohol and brix--and is handy for both brewing and winemaking. It measures 9 inches long and comes with complete, detailed instructions for proper use.
Scale Ranges:
Specific Gravity: 0.982 - 1.160
Potential Alcohol: 0-20%
Brix: -4 - 35
The perfect size for taking hydrometer readings of your home brew--large enough to get a good reading, but small enough to not waste that precious beer!
Two piece molded plastic allows for easy cleaning. Will work with any of our hydrometers except the specialized +5/-5 Brix wine hydrometer.
A definite upgrade over a standard hydrometer, this deluxe hydrometer also includes a built in thermometer that allows you to take both a gravity and temperature reading at the same time. It is a simple but key upgrade that you will be glad you have everytime you take a reading.
Based on the temperature, an also built in chart then tells you how many points you need to add or subtract from your gravity to get a true reading. Accurate gravity readings are pretty key for consistent brewing.
Like our basic model, this deluxe hydrometer also features three scales - Specific Gravity, Potential Alcohol and Brix (Balling).
If you want to take a gravity reading of your latest brew, this extra-tall Hydrometer Jar will make the job easy.
This extra-tall 14" Hydrometer Jar is perfect for a brix hydrometer. Because the jar is clear, you’ll be able to easily see the markings on the hydrometer and the color of your brew.
Feels like professional lab equipment and worth every penny
Made by leading brand in beer analysis but at a home user price.
Get Fast and Accurate gravity readings at any point in the brewing process even when alcohol is present
Connects and displays via free app on your phone or tablet
Based on oscillating u-tube principle which is known as world's most accurate testing method
Anton Paar is a leading producer of analytical testing equipment for commercial breweries. Borrowing some technology from their high end machines, the EasyDens digital gravity/alcohol tester is designed for savvy homebrewers and small commercial breweries. It is a precision gravity/density testing unit which can accurately read gravity with a tiny 2 ml sample at any point in the brewing process. Alcohol % can also be tracked at any point during fermentation. The unit hooks up to your smartphone via Bluetooth and stores various fermentation "profiles" enabling you to track fermentation progress, alcohol levels, and help know when it's time to keg & drink your beer!
Protect your device with the Silicone Protection Cover!
See the documents tab for frequently asked questions about the Easy Dens.
Features:
Take a highly accurate gravity reading at any point in the brewing process even when alcohol is present.
Very fast and simple to use
Only uses 2ml of sample
Automatic Temperature Compensation
Connects and displays via free app on your phone or tablet
Based on oscillating u-tube principle which is known as world's most accurate testing method
Extremely durable
Measures in specific gravity and alcohol can be determined with original reading
App features graphing for gravity and alcohol
App stores batch records (10) and can email a batch record as a .csv for saving.
Mobile Apps:
Free mobile apps for each application
Brew Meister
Proof Meister
Wine Meister
Features
Quick measurement
Fermentation tracking & visualization
Continuous tracking
ABV & Attenuation calculation based on OG & FG
Automatic Temperature Compensation
Stores batch records (unlimited amount included in premium)
Data export
Latest Updates to Meister Apps
New batch design with a more detailed user interface
Integrated beer style database
Recipe creation and management
Custom measurement values and labels
ABV measurement for light beer, hard seltzer, and cider with the EasyDens & SmartRef Combo (in addition to existing support for standard and strong beer, wine, liqueur, and kombucha)
Fermentation tracking for wine with SmartRef (previously only possible with EasyDens)
Calorie determination for measurements with EasyDens, SmartRef, and the EasyDens & SmartRef Combo in Brew Meister and Wine Meister
Tilt Hydrometer and RAPT Pill support in Brew Meister and Wine Meister
Operating System Android & iOS
Compatible with Apple Watch
Features Free: Basic features and all measurement units
Premium features: Free for one year
New App Features:
Direct ABV determination with the EasyDens & SmartRef Combo
Beer: alcohol content (±0.5 %v/v), real extract (±0.2 %w/w), original gravity (±0.8 %w/w) and total extract (±2.0 g/L)
Wine: alcohol content (±0.5 %v/v for wines up to 15% and ±1.0 %v/v for wines from 15 to 20 %v/v)
Kombucha: alcohol content (±0.5 %v/v)
Application specific in-app calculators
Beer: color calculator, refractometer brix correction, ABV (OG/FG) calculator, converter for gravity, temperature & more
Wine & Fruits: brix acid correction, residual sugar calculator, converter for gravity, temperature & more
Coffee: extraction and TDS calculator
Spirits: converter for gravity, temperature & more
Compatible with RAPT Pill & Tilt Hydrometer
Measurement data from these devices can be seamlessly integrated into your Brew Meister and Wine Meister batches
Specifications:
Measuring range
Plato: -10 °P to +40 °P
Brix: -10 °Bx to +80 °Bx
Baumé: 0 °Bé to 45 °Bé
Oechsle: -50 °Oe to +400 °Oe
Klosterneuburger Mostwaage: 0 °KMW to 30 °KMW
Babo: 0 °Babo to 30 °Babo
Sugar concentration: 0 g/L to 500 g/L
Alcohol: 0 %v/v to 100 %v/v
Proof: 0 °Proof to 200 °Proof
Specific Gravity: 0.7 to 1.2
Temperature: 5 °C to 30 °C / 41 °F to 86 °F
Accuracy
Plato: 0.3 °P
Brix: 0.3 °Bx
Baume: 0.3 °Bé
Oechsle: 2 °Oe
Klosterneuburger Mostwaage: 0.3 °KMW
Babo: 0.3 °Babo
Sugar concentration: 3 g/L
Alcohol: 0.5 %v/v
Proof: 1 °Proof
Temperature: 0.2 °C / 0.4 °F
Specific Gravity: 0.005*
Digital resolution
Plato: 0.1 °P
Brix: 0.1 °Bx
Baume: 0.1 °Bé
Oechsle: 1 °Oe
Klosterneuburger Mostwaage: 0.1 °KMW
Babo: 0.1 °Babo
Sugar concentration: 1 g/L
Alcohol: 0.1 %v/v
Proof: 1 °Proof
Temperature: 0.1 °C (0.01 °F)
Density: 0.001 g/cm³
General
Sample volume approx. 2 mL
Ambient temperature 5 °C to 35 °C / 41 °F to 95 °F
Storage temperature 5 °C to 35 °C / 41 °F to 95 °F
Humidity 5 % to 90 % relative air humidity, non-condensing
Interface Bluetooth Low Energy
Power supply Two 1.5 V LR6 AA alkaline batteries or two AA NiMH rechargeable batteries
Battery operation lifetime: >40 hours
Dimensions 101 mm x 58 mm x 44 mm (4 in x 2.3 in x 1.7 in)
Weight (incl. batteries) approx. 190 g (0.42 lbs)
Mobile Operating System Android 5.0 and higher; iOS 13.0 and higher
Scope of supply EasyDens portable density meter, syringe 10 mL, batteries, adapters Luer, adapter Luer lock, waste hose, illustrated application description, certificate of compliance, safety guide
Ingress protection IP65 according to IEC 60529
*accuracy for aqueous solutions (such as beer, wine, distilled spirits): 0.001
Track your fermentation progress without ever disturbing your wort! The Tilt Hydrometer and Thermometer is added directly to your fermenter to provide real-time data on the current gravity and temperature of your wort, eliminating the hassle and potential contamination that comes from opening your fermenter to pull samples. The Tilt is especially useful for brewers fermenting in glass carboys or plastic fermenters that don't have spigots for sample taking.
Designed for homebrewing, the Tilt hydrometer lets you instantly read your brew's specific gravity and temperature on your compatible Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet or Tilt Pi. Most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices will work with the Tilt. You can then optionally log data to the cloud using their free Google Sheets template or other 3rd party cloud platforms.
Tilt's goal is to help homebrewers brew better beer. The Tilt hydrometer allows you to check the specific gravity and temperature of your beer while it's fermenting, without ever having to open your fermenter or pour out any of your precious brew. This makes brewing more consistent and easier to track.
Here are some of the new features of the Tilt:
Range: Better reception and range. With the increased transmission power your Tilt will send data through larger, thicker-walled fermenters.
Precision: Upgraded sensors. With an improved temperature sensor and accelerometer your Tilt will operate with more precision.
Efficiency: Reduced power consumption so more brews, less battery changing.
New Look: Newly designed custom circuit board and harness.
If using multiple Tilt hydrometers for different batches of fermenting beer you must use a different color for each batch. The app will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color.
Each Tilt comes calibrated and ready to go with a pre-installed battery that lasts 12-24 months depending on usage. Just download the free app, sanitize your Tilt, drop it in your fermenter, and start taking readings with your phone, tablet, or Tilt Pi.
The specific gravity is accurate +/- 0.002 within the Tilt's range of 0.990 to 1.120. The thermometer is accurate +/- 1°F (+/- 0.5°C).
Download the free Tilt app at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or get the free Tilt Pi download.
A refractometer is used to measure the density of a solution, in our case how much malt sugar is in solution.
Featuring both a Brix scale AND a Specific Gravity Scale
Our refractometer is unique in that it features both a Brix Scale and a Specific Gravity Scale, the scale most homebrewers use.
Why use a Refractometer you ask?
Are you tired of not hitting your desired target gravities? Have you tried to cool a large sample so you could use a hydrometer and see what your gravity is? A refractometer allows you take instant gravity readings, with just one drop, at any point during the boil, or even during the run off of the sparge during an all-grain brew. These 'during the process' readings allow you to add more water or boil longer so you can attain exactly the gravity you desire.
Refractometer Statistics
Our refractometer is hand held with a metal body, flexible eye piece and rubber grip. It features a 0 to 32% Brix scale and from 1.000 to 1.120 on the Specific Gravity Scale with .2% resolution and ATC (Automatic Temperature Compensation). Traditional refractometers without ATC are calibrated to work at 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The ATC function allows you to use the refractometer in an ambient temperature range of 50-86 degrees Fahrenheit (10-30 Celsius.) Because your sample is just one drop, and will quickly adjust to the temperature of the refractometer, the temperature of the sample is irrelevant. Our unit also comes with a manual calibration knob that is secured with a lock nut. To calibrate place one drop of distilled water on the testing platform and adjust to zero if necessary.
Getting Geeky about why the Specific Gravity Scale on our unit is accurate
Some dual scale refractometers feature a linear scale that multiplies brix by 4 to get Specific Gravity. This is okay at lower gravities up to around 1.040 but the higher your starting gravity goes, the less accurate the conversion is. For example, take a Brix reading of 10, multiply by 4, and you get a SG reading of 1.040 - the accurate SG reading is 1.041. Take a Brix reading of 20, multiply by 4, and you get 1.080 - the accurate conversion is 1.084. We worked with our Refractometer manufacturer to create a unit with a non linear conversion and thus this model can be accurately used for Specific Gravity readings.
NOTE - Refractometers will not read correctly if alcohol is present. We have a spreadsheet that can be used to help determine your actual gravity or brix, and this can be found in the "Documents" tab above.
Track your fermentation progress without ever disturbing your wort! The Tilt Hydrometer and Thermometer is added directly to your fermenter to provide real-time data on the current gravity and temperature of your wort, eliminating the hassle and potential contamination that comes from opening your fermenter to pull samples. The Tilt is especially useful for brewers fermenting in glass carboys or plastic fermenters that don't have spigots for sample taking.
Designed for homebrewing, the Tilt hydrometer lets you instantly read your brew's specific gravity and temperature on your compatible Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet or Tilt Pi. Most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices will work with the Tilt. You can then optionally log data to the cloud using their free Google Sheets template or other 3rd party cloud platforms.
Tilt's goal is to help homebrewers brew better beer. The Tilt hydrometer allows you to check the specific gravity and temperature of your beer while it's fermenting, without ever having to open your fermenter or pour out any of your precious brew. This makes brewing more consistent and easier to track.
Here are some of the new features of the Tilt:
Range: Better reception and range. With the increased transmission power your Tilt will send data through larger, thicker-walled fermenters.
Precision: Upgraded sensors. With an improved temperature sensor and accelerometer your Tilt will operate with more precision.
Efficiency: Reduced power consumption so more brews, less battery changing.
New Look: Newly designed custom circuit board and harness.
If using multiple Tilt hydrometers for different batches of fermenting beer you must use a different color for each batch. The app will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color.
Each Tilt comes calibrated and ready to go with a pre-installed battery that lasts 12-24 months depending on usage. Just download the free app, sanitize your Tilt, drop it in your fermenter, and start taking readings with your phone, tablet, or Tilt Pi.
The specific gravity is accurate +/- 0.002 within the Tilt's range of 0.990 to 1.120. The thermometer is accurate +/- 1°F (+/- 0.5°C).
Download the free Tilt app at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or get the free Tilt Pi download.
A clear, single piece sample jar that is not glued together. Made from a single piece mold, it is 10" tall and capable of holding our standard hydrometer perfectly (and inexpensively!). You will want to look at a taller hydrometer jars for specific range hydrometers.
This hydrometer will work with spirits.
Track your mash tun run off during sparging, pre-boil gravity, post-boil gravity, and starting gravity before fermentation
Readings are almost instantaneous, requires only a few drops, and there's no need to cool your sample thanks to ATC
Triple scaled for use in brewing, winemaking, and distilling
LED illumination makes it easy to see your readings even in low light environments like your garage or basement
Water resistant enclosure—dip the refractometer into your wort without risk of damaging the LED light
Includes case, pipette, and USB magnetic charging cable
If you want a quick and easy way to take gravity readings during the brewing process, then a refractometer is the tool for the job. Taking hydrometer readings during the brew tends to be a time-consuming process, and by the time you get a reading it may be too late to react. This is because you need to take a large sample and cool it to get an accurate reading. A refractometer allows you take instant gravity readings, with just one drop, at any point during the boil, or even during the run off of the sparge during an all-grain brew. These 'during the process' readings allow you to add more water or boil longer so you can attain exactly the gravity you desire.
Traditional refractometers without ATC are calibrated to work at 68°F. The ATC function allows you to use the refractometer in an ambient temperature range of 50-86°F (10-30°C). Since your sample is just one drop, and will quickly adjust to the temperature of the refractometer, the temperature of the sample is irrelevant. This unit also comes with a manual calibration knob that is secured with a lock nut. To calibrate place one drop of distilled water on the testing platform and adjust to zero if necessary. The LED light is a handy feature that helps illuminate the sample and make the scale easier to read.
Features:
Triple Scaled
0-32 Brix
0-1.130 Specific Gravity for Wort
0-1.130 Specific Gravity for Sugar
Water resistant enclosure
Adjustable focus eyepiece with rubber grip
Automatic Temperature Compensation
LED illumination function
Rechargeable battery
Please Note: The Sabre Refractometer is used to measure unfermented wort. Once alcohol is present, the use of a correction table is advised.
KegLand Part Number: KL25072
Track your fermentation progress without ever disturbing your wort! The Tilt Hydrometer and Thermometer is added directly to your fermenter to provide real-time data on the current gravity and temperature of your wort, eliminating the hassle and potential contamination that comes from opening your fermenter to pull samples. The Tilt is especially useful for brewers fermenting in glass carboys or plastic fermenters that don't have spigots for sample taking.
Designed for homebrewing, the Tilt hydrometer lets you instantly read your brew's specific gravity and temperature on your compatible Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet or Tilt Pi. Most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices will work with the Tilt. You can then optionally log data to the cloud using their free Google Sheets template or other 3rd party cloud platforms.
Tilt's goal is to help homebrewers brew better beer. The Tilt hydrometer allows you to check the specific gravity and temperature of your beer while it's fermenting, without ever having to open your fermenter or pour out any of your precious brew. This makes brewing more consistent and easier to track.
Here are some of the new features of the Tilt:
Range: Better reception and range. With the increased transmission power your Tilt will send data through larger, thicker-walled fermenters.
Precision: Upgraded sensors. With an improved temperature sensor and accelerometer your Tilt will operate with more precision.
Efficiency: Reduced power consumption so more brews, less battery changing.
New Look: Newly designed custom circuit board and harness.
If using multiple Tilt hydrometers for different batches of fermenting beer you must use a different color for each batch. The app will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color.
Each Tilt comes calibrated and ready to go with a pre-installed battery that lasts 12-24 months depending on usage. Just download the free app, sanitize your Tilt, drop it in your fermenter, and start taking readings with your phone, tablet, or Tilt Pi.
The specific gravity is accurate +/- 0.002 within the Tilt's range of 0.990 to 1.120. The thermometer is accurate +/- 1°F (+/- 0.5°C).
Download the free Tilt app at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or get the free Tilt Pi download.
Accurately measure your starting and finishing gravity in beer or wine
Triple scaled in specific gravity, potential alcohol, and sugar per liter
Color coded scale referenced for beer and wine
Comes with storage case and directions
Made in France
Our basic hydrometer is an essential tool for testing starting and finishing beer gravity, or sugar content, in beer or wine fermentations. Has three scales—specific gravity, potential alcohol, and sugar per liter. 9" long. Comes in storage case with complete, helpful directions.
Scale Ranges:
Specific Gravity: 0.980–1.150
Potential Alcohol: 0–18%
Sugar Per Liter: -60–340
Converting SPL to Brix
One degree Brix is equal to one gram of sugar per 100 mL of solution. Since a liter is equal to 1000 mL, you can calculate the Brix by dividing Sugar Per Liter by 10. Therefore, a must that contains 210 grams of sugar per liter is equal to 21 Brix.
Track your fermentation progress without ever disturbing your wort! The Tilt Hydrometer and Thermometer is added directly to your fermenter to provide real-time data on the current gravity and temperature of your wort, eliminating the hassle and potential contamination that comes from opening your fermenter to pull samples. The Tilt is especially useful for brewers fermenting in glass carboys or plastic fermenters that don't have spigots for sample taking.
Designed for homebrewing, the Tilt hydrometer lets you instantly read your brew's specific gravity and temperature on your compatible Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet or Tilt Pi. Most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices will work with the Tilt. You can then optionally log data to the cloud using their free Google Sheets template or other 3rd party cloud platforms.
Tilt's goal is to help homebrewers brew better beer. The Tilt hydrometer allows you to check the specific gravity and temperature of your beer while it's fermenting, without ever having to open your fermenter or pour out any of your precious brew. This makes brewing more consistent and easier to track.
Here are some of the new features of the Tilt:
Range: Better reception and range. With the increased transmission power your Tilt will send data through larger, thicker-walled fermenters.
Precision: Upgraded sensors. With an improved temperature sensor and accelerometer your Tilt will operate with more precision.
Efficiency: Reduced power consumption so more brews, less battery changing.
New Look: Newly designed custom circuit board and harness.
If using multiple Tilt hydrometers for different batches of fermenting beer you must use a different color for each batch. The app will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color.
Each Tilt comes calibrated and ready to go with a pre-installed battery that lasts 12-24 months depending on usage. Just download the free app, sanitize your Tilt, drop it in your fermenter, and start taking readings with your phone, tablet, or Tilt Pi.
The specific gravity is accurate +/- 0.002 within the Tilt's range of 0.990 to 1.120. The thermometer is accurate +/- 1°F (+/- 0.5°C).
Download the free Tilt app at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or get the free Tilt Pi download.
Track your fermentation progress without ever disturbing your wort! The Tilt Hydrometer and Thermometer is added directly to your fermenter to provide real-time data on the current gravity and temperature of your wort, eliminating the hassle and potential contamination that comes from opening your fermenter to pull samples. The Tilt is especially useful for brewers fermenting in glass carboys or plastic fermenters that don't have spigots for sample taking.
Designed for homebrewing, the Tilt hydrometer lets you instantly read your brew's specific gravity and temperature on your compatible Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet or Tilt Pi. Most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices will work with the Tilt. You can then optionally log data to the cloud using their free Google Sheets template or other 3rd party cloud platforms.
Tilt's goal is to help homebrewers brew better beer. The Tilt hydrometer allows you to check the specific gravity and temperature of your beer while it's fermenting, without ever having to open your fermenter or pour out any of your precious brew. This makes brewing more consistent and easier to track.
Here are some of the new features of the Tilt:
Range: Better reception and range. With the increased transmission power your Tilt will send data through larger, thicker-walled fermenters.
Precision: Upgraded sensors. With an improved temperature sensor and accelerometer your Tilt will operate with more precision.
Efficiency: Reduced power consumption so more brews, less battery changing.
New Look: Newly designed custom circuit board and harness.
If using multiple Tilt hydrometers for different batches of fermenting beer you must use a different color for each batch. The app will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color.
Each Tilt comes calibrated and ready to go with a pre-installed battery that lasts 12-24 months depending on usage. Just download the free app, sanitize your Tilt, drop it in your fermenter, and start taking readings with your phone, tablet, or Tilt Pi.
The specific gravity is accurate +/- 0.002 within the Tilt's range of 0.990 to 1.120. The thermometer is accurate +/- 1°F (+/- 0.5°C).
Download the free Tilt app at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or get the free Tilt Pi download.
MoreBeer!'s Favorite SmartRef Benefits:
Only refractometer we know of that has alcohol correction built in. Gives an accurate reading during fermentation when an original reading is taken
Only requires the smallest of samples
Dual purpose: Can be used in the field to measure sugar content of grapes
Costs less than the Anton Paar EasyDens. EasyDens gives accurate readings at any point during fermentation without the need for an original reading.
Our Take: The SmartRef is a very smart digital refractometer. Unlike other refractometers on the market, it will automatically correct for alcohol during fermentation (currently only in beer) and give you an accurate reading. In order for the SmartRef to make the required adjustments for alcohol, it is required that you take an original reading before fermentation. This is a key difference from the Anton Paar EasyDens. With the EasyDens you can take a reading at any point during fermentation without the need of an original reading. Does that feature make the EasyDens worth the extra money? That is up to you of course, but sometimes in brewing we forget to take an initial reading on brew day.
When used together the SmartRef and EasyDens allow for some very unique measurements like the ability to know the original gravity of a beer even without an original reading. To learn more about using these meters together, click here.
SmartRef Features:
Wide measuring range from 0 to 85 °Brix (0 to 62.7 °P)
Accuracy of 0.2 °Brix (0.2 °P)
Built-in wort and alcohol correction for beer that is fully configurable
Quick readings – results in under 2 seconds
Automatic temperature compensation (ATC)
Small sample volume requirement (0.4 mL)
Free iOS/Android app
Record and share readings from the ap
Use in conjunction with the EasyDens to determine ABV, ABW, OG, FG, & Real Extract in finished beer
The SmartRef Digital Refractometer by Anton Paar is a portable smart pocket device suitable for a wide range of requirements. The SmartGuide+, as a feature in the mobile app, automatically checks any errors of ambient light, impurity, and sample behavior during measurement for you. The device offers more than 15 different measurement units with automatic temperature compensation. Depending on your need, SmartRef enables you to measure the extract content of your beer, the sugar content in wine, the sweetness of fruits and vegetables, the moisture of honey, the salt content of your aquarium or pool, and much more.
Smart Technology for Consistent Results
The SmartRef portable refractometer is used in combination with a free mobile app for Android and iOS via Bluetooth Low Energy and enables intelligent handling of the measurement results.
The app permits easy storage, visualization, management, and sharing of measurement data.
SmartGuide+ detects and helps eliminate measurement problems through high ambient light detection, continuous checking of prism and sample condition, and more.
In addition to the quick measurement mode, measurements in continuous mode allow a more detailed understanding of the samples’ properties.
Over-the-air updates keep your digital refractometer up-to-date with the latest features.
SmartRef Measurement Details
The SmartRef refractometer measures the refractive index of fluids. This allows retrieval of relevant sample properties in a wide variety of applications.
Fast temperature stabilization and automatic temperature compensation for measurement results make additional calculations and correction tables obsolete.
The unit has an IP66 rating and an easy-to-clean stainless steel sample well.
SmartRef supports a one-point zero adjustment with distilled water and requires only a few drops of sample (0.4 mL).
SmartRef displays results in under two seconds and has a measurement range of 0 °Brix to 85 °Brix with an accuracy of 0.2 °Brix.
High Variety of Measurement Applications
Brix refractometer: For wine, juice, honey, sauces, jams, fruits, vegetables, and maple syrup. The SmartRef measures the sugar content in °Brix, °Babo, °Baumé, °KMW, and °Oechsle.
Salinity refractometer: SmartRef determines the salt content in your saltwater aquarium and pool in salinity specific gravity (SG 20/20), practical salinity units (PSU), and salinity in parts per thousand (ppt).
Beer refractometer: SmartRef shows the extract content of wort in °Plato.
Coffee refractometer: Measure total dissolved solids to assess coffee strength and extraction quality. Instantly calculates extraction yield, letting you dial-in strength, acidity, and sweetness for any brew method.
Pet Care Meister: Reads urine specific gravity (USG) to help track hydration in cats, dogs, and other large mammals.
As a smart device, SmartRef offers a constant expansion of measurement units. All available scales, such as specific gravity, are provided within the app.
Technical Specifications:
Measuring Range
Refractive index (RI) at 20°C: 1.3330 – 1.5040
Brix: 0° to 85°
Sample Temperature: 10°C – 100°C (50°F – 212°F)
PSU (practical salinity units): 0 – 50
Salinity ppt (parts per thousand): 0 – 150
Salinity S.G. (20/20): 1.000 – 1.114
Accuracy
Refractive index (RI): ±0.0003
Brix: ±0.2°
Temperature: 0.5 °C (0.9 °F)
PSU (practical salinity units): ±2
Salinity ppt (parts per thousand): ±2
Salinity S.G. (20/20): ±0.002
Resolution
Refractive index (RI): 0.0001
Brix: 0.1°
Temperature: 0.1°C (0.1°F)
PSU (practical salinity units): 1
Salinity ppt (parts per thousand): 1
Salinity S.G. (20/20): 0.001
Further Specifications
Sample Volume: 0.4 mL
Measurement Time: <2 s
Automatic Temperature Compensation 20 °C (ATC) %Brix: 10°C – 100°C (50°F – 212°F)
Automatic Temperature Compensation 20 °C (ATC) PSU, ppt, S.G. (20/20): 10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F)
Mobile Operating System: Android and iOS
Data
Dimensions (L x W x H): 108mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" 1.4")
Weight (incl. batteries): ~135 g (0.31 lbs)
Power Supply: 2x AAA 1.5V LR03 alkaline batteries (included) or AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries
Enclosure Rating: IP66 according to IEC 60529
Condition
Ambient Temperature: 10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F)
Air Humidity: 5% RH – 95% RH, non-condensing
Battery Lifetime: ~10,000 measurements
Storage Temperature: 10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F)
Interface: Bluetooth™ Low Energy
Frequency Band: 2400 MHz – 2480 MHz
Transmitter Power: 7.5 dBm max. (5.6 mW max.)
Part Material
Sample Area: Stainless steel and glass, FKM O-Ring
Enclosure Housing: Flame retardant PBT/PC, UL94-V0
Latest Updates to Meister Apps
New batch design with a more detailed user interface
Integrated beer style database
Recipe creation and management
Custom measurement values and labels
ABV measurement for light beer, hard seltzer, and cider with the EasyDens & SmartRef Combo (in addition to existing support for standard and strong beer, wine, liqueur, and kombucha)
Fermentation tracking for wine with SmartRef (previously only possible with EasyDens)
Calorie determination for measurements with EasyDens, SmartRef, and the EasyDens & SmartRef Combo in Brew Meister and Wine Meister
Tilt Hydrometer and RAPT Pill support in Brew Meister and Wine Meister
The largest hydrometer jar we carry perfect for use with our specialty Brix hydrometers. Especially great for winemaking where the larger diameter is nice and the sample will be returned the ferment anyways.
Approx Dimensions:
14.25" H x 2" ID
Narrow range brix hydrometer that allows for highly accurate measurement. These hydrometers are excellent for use in the middle and towards the end of wine fermentation.
It features a built-in thermometer and correction scale for temperature correction of the reading. Thermometer measures a range of 30-150 F (0-50 C) with 1 degree resolution.
These brix hydrometers are calibrated at 68 F (20 C).
Our take on unlocking the additional readings when used together:
In addition to the individual benefits and readings that both machines offer, the EasyDens and SmartRef can be used together to gain the addtional following measurements in finished beer or wine. These measurements do not require that you have an upfront original measurements.
Beer: Alcohol by volume, Alcohol by weight, Final Gravity, Original Gravity (wow), and Real Extract
Wine: Alchol by volume and Residual Sugar (very cool)
The EasyDens and SmartRef device can now be used together to provide additional measurement parameters
Determines alcohol content using density and refractive index measurements
Quick results in under 5 seconds
Determiniation of wort extract content
Fermentation tracking and visualization
Automatic temperature correction (ATC)
Precise alcohol content determination (0.5% v/v)
Unlimted ABV measurements with app subscription
Measure finished beer and receive results for:
ABV
Real extract
Original gravity
Final gravity
Suitable for standard and strong beer
New App Features & Updates:
Sync all data to the cloud
Unlimited ABV measurements with an app account
Wine Meister
Alcohol & Total Extract in Wine: Get direct results in fermenting or finished kombucha
Barcode: Assign measurement data via barcode scan to a batch
Residual Sugar Calculator
Brew Meister
Alcohol in Kombucha: Get direct results in fermenting or finished kombucha
Lab Meister
TDS%: Using the SmartRef it is possible to measure TDS% in coffee
Extract yield of coffee: A calculator is available that lets you calculate the extract yield for the different types
Percolation brewing method (eg. Espresso, V60)
Immersion brewing method (eg. French press)
Mixed phases methods (eg. Aeropress)
New measurement units: Now SmartRef support 40+ measurement units
New Languages
Now supported: English, German, French, Italian, Czech, Portuguese, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish
Direct ABV determination with the EasyDens & SmartRef Combo
Beer: alcohol content (±0.5 %v/v), real extract (±0.2 %w/w), original gravity (±0.8 %w/w) and total extract (±2.0 g/L)
Wine: alcohol content (±0.5 %v/v for wines up to 15% and ±1.0 %v/v for wines from 15 to 20 %v/v)
Kombucha: alcohol content (±0.5 %v/v)
Liquor: alcohol content (±0.5 %v/v)
Application specific in-app calculators
Beer: color calculator, refractometer brix correction, ABV (OG/FG) calculator, converter for gravity, temperature & more
Wine & Fruits: brix acid correction, residual sugar calculator, converter for gravity, temperature & more
Coffee: extraction and TDS calculator
Spirits: converter for gravity, temperature & more
Compatible with RAPT Pill & Tilt Hydrometer
Measurement data from these devices can be seamlessly integrated into your Brew Meister and Wine Meister batches
The EasyDens & SmartRef Beer Combo includes:
SmartRef Digital Refractometer:
1x SmartRef
2x Batteries
4x Pipettes
EasyDens Digital Density Meter:
1x EasyDens
2x Batteries
1x Syringe
1x Waste hose
1x Adapter luer
SmartRef Digital Refractometer | Anton Paar
Wide measuring range from 0 to 85 °Brix (0 to 62.7 °P)
Accuracy of 0.2 °Brix (0.2 °P)
Built-in wort and alcohol correction for beer that is fully configurable
Quick readings – results in under 2 seconds
Automatic temperature compensation (ATC)
Small sample volume requirement (0.4 mL)
Free iOS/Android app
The SmartRef Digital Refractometer by Anton Paar is a portable smart pocket device suitable for a wide range of requirements. The SmartGuide+, as a feature in the mobile app, automatically checks any errors of ambient light, impurity, and sample behavior during measurement for you. The device offers more than 15 different measurement units with automatic temperature compensation. Depending on your need, SmartRef enables you to measure the extract content of your beer, the sugar content in wine, the sweetness of fruits and vegetables, the moisture of honey, the salt content of your aquarium or pool, and much more.
Smart Technology for Consistent Results
The SmartRef portable refractometer is used in combination with a free mobile app for Android and iOS via Bluetooth Low Energy and enables intelligent handling of the measurement results.
The app permits easy storage, visualization, management, and sharing of measurement data.
SmartGuide+ detects and helps eliminate measurement problems through high ambient light detection, continuous checking of prism and sample condition, and more.
In addition to the quick measurement mode, measurements in continuous mode allow a more detailed understanding of the samples’ properties.
Over-the-air updates keep your digital refractometer up-to-date with the latest features.
SmartRef Measurement Details
The SmartRef refractometer measures the refractive index of fluids. This allows retrieval of relevant sample properties in a wide variety of applications.
Fast temperature stabilization and automatic temperature compensation for measurement results make additional calculations and correction tables obsolete.
The unit has an IP66 rating and an easy-to-clean stainless steel sample well.
SmartRef supports a one-point zero adjustment with distilled water and requires only a few drops of sample (0.4 mL).
SmartRef displays results in under two seconds and has a measurement range of 0 °Brix to 85 °Brix with an accuracy of 0.2 °Brix.
High Variety of Measurement Applications
Brix refractometer: For wine, juice, honey, sauces, jams, fruits, vegetables, and maple syrup. The SmartRef measures the sugar content in °Brix, °Babo, °Baumé, °KMW, and °Oechsle.
Salinity refractometer: SmartRef determines the salt content in your saltwater aquarium and pool in salinity specific gravity (SG 20/20), practical salinity units (PSU), and salinity in parts per thousand (ppt).
Beer refractometer: SmartRef shows the extract content of wort in °Plato.
Coffee refractometer: Measure total dissolved solids to assess coffee strength and extraction quality. Instantly calculates extraction yield, letting you dial-in strength, acidity, and sweetness for any brew method.
Pet Care Meister: Reads urine specific gravity (USG) to help track hydration in cats, dogs, and other large mammals.
As a smart device, SmartRef offers a constant expansion of measurement units. All available scales are provided within the app.
Technical Specifications:
Measuring Range
Refractive index (RI) at 20°C: 1.3330 – 1.5040
Brix: 0° to 85°
Sample Temperature: 10°C – 100°C (50°F – 212°F)
PSU (practical salinity units): 0 – 50
Salinity ppt (parts per thousand): 0 – 150
Salinity S.G. (20/20): 1.000 – 1.114
Accuracy
Refractive index (RI): ±0.0003
Brix: ±0.2°
Temperature: 0.5 °C (0.9 °F)
PSU (practical salinity units): ±2
Salinity ppt (parts per thousand): ±2
Salinity S.G. (20/20): ±0.002
Resolution
Refractive index (RI): 0.0001
Brix: 0.1°
Temperature: 0.1°C (0.1°F)
PSU (practical salinity units): 1
Salinity ppt (parts per thousand): 1
Salinity S.G. (20/20): 0.001
Further Specifications
Sample Volume: 0.4 mL
Measurement Time: <2 s
Automatic Temperature Compensation 20 °C (ATC) %Brix: 10°C – 100°C (50°F – 212°F)
Automatic Temperature Compensation 20 °C (ATC) PSU, ppt, S.G. (20/20): 10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F)
Mobile Operating System: Android and iOS
Data
Dimensions (L x W x H): 108mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" 1.4")
Weight (incl. batteries): ~135 g (0.31 lbs)
Power Supply: 2x AAA 1.5V LR03 alkaline batteries (included) or AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries
Enclosure Rating: IP66 according to IEC 60529
Condition
Ambient Temperature: 10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F)
Air Humidity: 5% RH – 95% RH, non-condensing
Battery Lifetime: ~10,000 measurements
Storage Temperature: 10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F)
Interface: Bluetooth™ Low Energy
Frequency Band: 2400 MHz – 2480 MHz
Transmitter Power: 7.5 dBm max. (5.6 mW max.)
Part Material
Sample Area: Stainless steel and glass, FKM O-Ring
Enclosure Housing: Flame retardant PBT/PC, UL94-V0
The EasyDens by Anton Paar
Anton Paar is a leading producer of analytical testing equipment for commercial breweries. Borrowing some technology from their high end machines, the EasyDens digital gravity/alcohol tester is designed for savvy homebrewers and small commercial breweries. It is a precision gravity/density testing unit which can accurately read gravity with a tiny 2 ml sample at any point in the brewing process. Alcohol % can also be tracked at any point during fermentation. The unit hooks up to your smartphone via Bluetooth and stores various fermentation "profiles" enabling you to track fermentation progress, alcohol levels, and help know when it's time to keg & drink your beer!
See the documents tab for frequently asked questions about the Easy Dens.
Features:
Take a highly accurate gravity reading at any point in the brewing process even when alcohol is present.
Very fast and simple to use
Only uses 2ml of sample
Automatic Temperature Compensation
Connects and displays via free app on your phone or tablet
Based on oscillating u-tube principle which is known as world's most accurate testing method
Extremely durable
Measures in specific gravity and alcohol can be determined with original reading
App features graphing for gravity and alcohol
App stores batch records (10) and can email a batch record as a .csv for saving.
Specifications:
Measuring Range
Extract: –10 %w/w to 40 %w/w
Sugar: –10 °Brix to 80 °Brix
Specific Gravity (SG): 0.700 - 1.200
Alcohol: 0 %v/v to 100 %v/v
Temperature: 5 °C to 30 °C / 41 °F to 86 °F
Accuracy
Extract: 0.3 %w/w
Sugar: 0.3 °Brix
Specific Gravity (SG): 0.001
Alcohol: 0.5 %v/v
Temperature: 0.2 °C / 0.4 °F
Resolution
Extract / Sugar / Alcohol: 0.1 %w/w / °Brix / %v/v
Specific Gravity (SG): 0.001
Temperature: 0.1 °C / 0.1 °F
Additional Specifications:
Sample volume: approx. 2 mL
Ambient temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C / 41 °F to 95 °F
Storage temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C / 41 °F to 95 °F
Humidity Range: 5 % to 90 % relative air humidity, non-condensing
Interface: Bluetooth Low Energy
Power supply: Two 1.5 V LR6 AA alkaline batteries or two AA NiMH rechargeable batteries
Battery operation lifetime: > 40 hours
Dimensions: 120 mm × 80 mm × 35 mm / 4.7 in × 3.1 in × 1.4 in
Weight (incl. batteries): 200 g / 7 ounces
Mobile Operating System: Android 4.3 and higher; iOS 7.0 and higher
Latest Updates to Meister Apps
New batch design with a more detailed user interface
Integrated beer style database
Recipe creation and management
Custom measurement values and labels
ABV measurement for light beer, hard seltzer, and cider with the EasyDens & SmartRef Combo (in addition to existing support for standard and strong beer, wine, liqueur, and kombucha)
Fermentation tracking for wine with SmartRef (previously only possible with EasyDens)
Calorie determination for measurements with EasyDens, SmartRef, and the EasyDens & SmartRef Combo in Brew Meister and Wine Meister
Tilt Hydrometer and RAPT Pill support in Brew Meister and Wine Meister
Precise hydrometer for measuring the sugar content and progress of fermentation in wine ferments. Comes with a thermometer/correction scale built-in. 15" total length.
Please Note: Due to the large size of this hydrometer, it does not work with our standard 11" or 14" hydrometer jars. We recommend using our 500mL Graduated Cylinder (MT636D) with this hydrometer.
Brewers love using refractometers for their ability to give quick, accurate readings with a small sample.
The HI 96811 Digital Refractometer is easy to use. Start by calibrating it with deionized or distilled water, then use a small sample from your brew to get a reading within seconds. Readings are displayed in degrees Brix, whch can easily be converted to Specifig Gravity.
Features:
Temperature: (in C or F) is displayed simultaneously with measurement on the large dual level display along with other helpful message codes.
Wide Range: The HI 96811 is versatile enough to fit most applications.
Easy Measurement: Place a few drops of the sample in the well and press the READ key.
Calibrate with Water: Fill the sample well with distilled or deionized water and press the ZERO key.
Automatic temperature Compensation (ATC)
Battery Operated: The HI 96811 is operated by a single 9V battery for portability.
Dual-level LCD: The dual-level LCD displays the measurement as well as temperature readings simultaneously.
Waterproof: The HI 96811 offers IP65 waterproof protection.
Quick, Precise Results: Readings are displayed in approximately 1.5 seconds.
Small Sample Size: The HI 96811 is able to read samples as small as 2 metric drops.
Range
0 to 50% Brix / 0 to 80C (32 to 176F)
Resolution
0.1% Brix / 0.1C (0.1F)
Accuracy
0.2 % Brix / 0.3C (0.5F)
Automatic Temperature Compensation
between 10 and 40C (50 - 104F)
Minimum Sample Volume
2 metric drops
Case Material
ABS
Battery Type / Life
(1) 9V / 5000 readings
Dimensions
19.2 cm (W) x 10.2 cm (D) x 6.7 cm (H)
Weigh
420g
Precise hydrometer for measuring the sugar content and progress of fermentation in wine ferments. Comes with a thermometer/correction scale built-in.
Please Note: Due to the large size of this hydrometer, it does not work with our standard 11" or 14" hydrometer jars. We recommend using our 500mL Graduated Cylinder (MT636D) with this hydrometer.
Precise hydrometer for measuring the sugar content and progress of fermentation in wine ferments. Comes with a thermometer/correction scale built-in.
Please Note: Due to the large size of this hydrometer, it does not work with our standard 11" or 14" hydrometer jars. We recommend using our 500mL Graduated Cylinder (MT636D) with this hydrometer.
Precise hydrometer for measuring the sugar content and progress of fermentation in wine ferments. Comes with a thermometer/correction scale built-in. 15" total length.
Please Note: Due to the large size of this hydrometer, it does not work with our standard 11" or 14" hydrometer jars. We recommend using our 500mL Graduated Cylinder with this hydrometer.
Precise hydrometer for measuring the sugar content and progress of fermentation in wine ferments. Comes with a thermometer/correction scale built-in.
Please Note: Due to the large size of this hydrometer, it does not work with our standard 11" or 14" hydrometer jars. We recommend using our 500mL Graduated Cylinder with this hydrometer.
Test for the amount of alcohol in your wine, beer, mead, cider, or any distilled spirits using this simple kit. Test results are available in 1 - 24 hours (depending on sample type). This test gives you accurate and reliable results without having to send anything to a lab. The kits comes with a 10 mL burette setup.
Features:
Accuracy - 0.3%
Sensitivity - Below 1% ABV
Less than $3 per test
Kit comes with materials for 25 tests
Includes:
Oxidant (0.062M potassium dichromate/2M sulfuric acid) (PN: SC-60-3)
ABV Titrant (0.2M sodium thiosulfate) (PN: SC-60-4)
ABV Developer solution (PN: SC-60-5)
Starch Indicator solution (PN: SC-60-6)
Reaction bottle with cap assembly (2) (PN: SC-60-8)
5.0 mL volumetric pipette (PN: SC-60-9)
Pipetting safety bulb (PN: SC-300-16)
Calcium hydroxide ( Ca(OH)2, neutralizer and sequestrant) (PN: SC-60-7)
Transfer (“Squeeze-bulb”) pipettes (2) PN: SC-60-10)
100 µL Pipettor (PN: SC-60-11)
100 µL Pipette tips (25) (PN: SC-60-11-2)
10 mL burette with Lab Support Stand and Double Burette Clamp
Replacement Tube for EasyDens Bluetooth Connected Density and Gravity Meter by Anton Paar
Material: Silicone
ID:3 mm (0.11")
OD:5 mm (0.19")
Length: 1 meter (3.2')
Easily determine the alcohol content of a beverage as low as 0.1% ABV
Touchscreen interface with simple plug and play operation with dedicated support from ABV Technology
Store data from up to 30 samples at a time and email measurements directly from the device to the operator for safe keeping
WiFi connectivity allows for easy and efficient software updates pushed to the Analyzer
TTB approved readings to comply with legal regulations and labeling requirements
Analyzer 1000
The Analyzer uses a patented process specially tuned to measure ABV as low as 0.1%. Users can easily determine the alcohol content of a beverage and the Analyzer will enable its operator to perform such measurements at a much reduced cost. The device can perform ABV measurement over a vast range of beverages and alcohol content.
In House Measurement
The Analyzer is a compact bench top device made of industrial grade steel and belongs in any brewery, cidery, winery or kombuchery. The device fits well in any lab environment or beverage manufacturing facility.
The device includes a touch screen interface with simple plug and play operation with dedicated support from ABV Technology.
Easy to operate, clean and maintain.
ABV Measurement Made Easy
ABV Technology has dedicated Quality Engineers available for Analyzer support M-F 9am to 5pm CST.
Once the sample is prepared, simply pour the beverage into the top through a coffee filter, close the lid and press the start button. Users can store data from up to 30 samples at a time.
An automated cleaning cycle is recommended between measurements using standard lab cleaning supplies.
The Analyzer is connected to the network via WiFi and measurements can be emailed to the operator for safe keeping. This also allows for easy and efficient software updates to be pushed to the Analyzer.
Why Measure ABV?
Measuring alcohol by volume (ABV) is of utmost importance for beverage manufacturers as it holds several key benefits for their operations. Firstly, ABV provides an accurate representation of the alcohol content in a particular beverage, ensuring product consistency and quality control. This information is vital for beverage manufacturers to comply with legal regulations and labeling requirements, as different jurisdictions often impose specific limits on the ABV of alcoholic beverages. Additionally, precise ABV measurements allow manufacturers to calculate the correct amount of taxes and excise duties owed on their products. By ensuring ABV accuracy, beverage manufacturers can maintain customer trust and satisfaction by delivering beverages that meet the expected potency and flavor profiles. Overall, measuring ABV is a crucial step in the manufacturing process, assisting beverage companies in maintaining regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer confidence.
Features:
0% to 20% ABV measurements
0.1% sample repeatability
0.1% sample accuracy
NO sample preparation
Results in as little as 9 minutes
Multiple cycles for high accuracy
WiFi enabled for remote support
Results displayed and emailed
Easy calibration (Distilled water)
Easy cleaning procedures
Specs:
Measuring Range, Alcohol: 0.1 - 20 %ABV
Accuracy: 0.1 %ABV
Repeatability: 0.1 %ABV
Sample Size: 150 mL
Dimensions (LxWxH): 14.2" x 7.5" x 12.8" (362mm x 191mm x 326mm)
Weight: 28.2 lb (12.8 kg)
Power Supply: 110V
Operating Temperature: 59 - 88 °F (15 - 31 °C)
Storage Temperature (control chamber drained): 15 - 22 °F (-10 - 50 °C)
Operating Pressure: Sea Level - 3,000m
Fuse Rating: 3AG, 440V, 6.3A
Pollution Rating: Pollution Degree 2
Overvoltage: Overvoltage Category II
Max Relative Humidity: non-condensing ≤ 80% at 88 °F ( non-condensing ≤ 80% at 31)