Hydrometer for measuring sugar concentration expressed in degrees Balling (°Blg). 


  • For wine, beer and sugar washes - a handy meter for making homemade wines, beers and other fermented drinks.
  • Shatterproof test jar - made of durable plastic that won’t break.
  • Color-coded recommended ranges - the hydrometer scale uses color bands to show sugar ranges suited to different drink types and fermentation stages.
  • Extended scale from -5 to 29°Blg - lets you monitor both the starting sugar level and the final phase of fermentation, when readings can drop below 0°Blg.
  • Easy measurement - simple to use, with readings taken directly in your sample.


This hydrometer is an essential tool when making homemade beer, wine and other beverages. It lets you quickly and easily check the sugar concentration in your sample and track fermentation.

The included plastic test jar is durable and shatterproof.

The instrument is calibrated at 20°C, so for the most accurate results, take measurements at or near that temperature.

Color bands on the scale make readings easy, indicating ranges by drink type and key fermentation stages.


How to use:

Testing wine must:

To take a reading, fill the test jar about 2/3 full with must. The liquid should be free of solids and gas bubbles. Gently place the hydrometer in the jar. Use enough liquid so the float rises freely without touching the bottom or sides.

For convenience, the scale marks the recommended starting sugar levels for different wine styles:

  • burgundy area (22-25°Blg) - dessert wines (sweet),
  • yellow area (15-22°Blg) - table wines (dry).

Fermentation of table wines can be considered finished when the final reading falls within the red zone (-5-0°Blg). As fermentation produces alcohol, the liquid’s density drops, so the hydrometer reading can fall below 0°Blg.

Note: For proper fermentation, the initial sugar concentration should not exceed 22-25°Blg.

If you like very sweet wines, add sugar in several portions, e.g., on days 1, 5 and 12 of fermentation. You can also back-sweeten after fermentation has finished.


Testing beer wort:

Measure sugar in wort the same way as for wine must.

The recommended starting sugar range for wort is marked in amber on the scale (8-10°Blg).

Wort fermentation can be considered finished when the reading falls within the green zone (-2-2°Blg).

After taking a measurement, discard the tested sample—do not drink it.


Measurement accuracy: ±0,5°Blg


Set includes:

  • float (hydrometer) with sugar scale in °Blg,
  • plastic test jar for taking measurements.


Product dimensions:

hydrometer:

  • height: 16 cm
  • width: 1.2 cm

test jar:

  • height: 16.7 cm
  • outer diameter: 2.5 cm
  • inner diameter: 1.95 cm