Hydrometers, refractometers, pH meters — the honest instruments.
6 picks on this shelf
Your eyes lie. The hydrometer doesn't. These are the tools that tell you what's actually happening in the wine.
Testing$14–$16Hydrometer + Test Jar
The glass stick that tells you when fermentation is actually done.
Testing$28–$35Handheld Optical Refractometer
Read sugar from a single drop of juice. Way easier than the hydrometer for must.
Testing$35–$49Digital pH Meter
The instrument that tells you if your wine will age — or turn brown.
Testing$8–$10pH Test Strips (Vial of 100)
The $8 alternative to a digital meter. Less precise, still useful.
Testing$18–$22Acid Titration Test Kit
Old-school chemistry. Tells you total acidity (TA) of your wine.
Testing$269–$289Vinmetrica SC-300 SO2 Analyzer
The serious instrument for serious aging. Tells you free SO2 in 60 seconds.
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