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Using a Refractometer

mbg

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I recently purchased a refractometer. I don't know if I set it up correctly in the software - I need some help.

My original reading was 12.5 brix and my final was 6.0.

What should my OG and FG be?

(I used formulas I found on the internet and FG and alcohol #'s look reasonable - when I used BeerSmith the FG was too low and alcohol too high.)

Mike
 
Mike,
 First - make sure you walk through the calibration steps (click on the "Calibrate Refractometer settings" button in the refractometer tool.  There is a good chance this will resolve your problem.

Cheers!
Brad
 
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