1. Home
  2. Winemaking Craft Forum
  3. Alcohol calculation

Alcohol calculation

Ho do I calculate the final alcohol from an end reading of both SG and Brix

Thanks

Paul

Reply to
Dr Paul Dowrick
Loading thread data ...

Hi Paul

All calculations are made using the original (pre-pitch) BRIX information.

  1. Only fermentables contribute to alcohol production.
  2. The pre-pitch BRIX info tells you how much of these fermentables is present in the must.
  3. Since no other fermentables are produced during ferment, this is the maximum amount available to the yeast.
  4. An estimate of end alcohol can therefore be predicted and the practical (realistic) maximum is listed in the PA column in your table and on your hydrometer.
  5. Should the wine "stick", this maximum level will not be reached. HTH

Frederick

Reply to
frederick ploegman

DrinksForum website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.