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Hydrometers & Refractometers

Hydrometers & Refractometers for Brewing, Wine, Cider, Mead, and Distilling

Accurate gravity readings are one of the easiest ways to make better fermentation decisions. This collection includes hydrometers, refractometers, test jars, and related measuring tools for checking specific gravity, Brix, potential alcohol, and fermentation progress across beer, wine, cider, mead, sake, and distilled-spirit workflows.

Use a hydrometer when you want a direct specific-gravity reading before and after fermentation. Use a refractometer when you want a fast sugar reading from a small sample, especially before fermentation begins. After alcohol is present, refractometer readings need correction, so many brewers confirm final gravity with a hydrometer.

Helpful tools and next steps

  • Use the ABV calculator after you have original and final gravity readings.
  • Browse brewing yeast if attenuation, alcohol tolerance, or fermentation character is affecting your target ABV.
  • For bottle conditioning, use the priming sugar calculator after fermentation is complete and gravity is stable.

Hydrometer or refractometer?

Most brewers keep both. A refractometer is convenient on brew day because it uses only a few drops of wort or must. A hydrometer is still the dependable choice for final gravity and ABV calculations because finished beer, wine, cider, and mead contain alcohol.

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Triple scale hydrometer for measuring specific gravity, Brix, and potential alcohol in beer, wine, cider, and mead.
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Triple Scale Hydrometer – Specific Gravity, Brix & Potential Alcohol (9")

Brewmaster
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Accurate Gravity Readings for Better Brewing Results This Triple Scale Hydrometer is a must-have tool for homebrewers, winemakers, and cider makers...

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Graduated cylinder used to float a hydrometer, 12 inch plastic test jar.
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Hydrometer Testing Jar - 12" Tall with Screw-In Base

The Vintage Shop
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Hydrometer Testing Jar – 12" Tall with Screw-In Base Sturdy, Tall Testing Jar for Accurate Hydrometer Readings This 12-inch tall Hydrometer Testing...

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Brix and specific gravity refractometer for checking wort, must, and fermentation sugar levels.
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Refractometer in Brix & Specific Gravity Scales

SoCal Brewing Supply
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Brewing Refractometer with Brix and Specific Gravity Scales A refractometer is one of the handiest shortcuts on brew day. With just a few drops of ...

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Blue TILT Pro wireless hydrometer and thermometer for fermentation gravity and temperature tracking. Sold out
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TILT® Pro Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer - Blue

TILT
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TILT Pro Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer - Blue The TILT Pro wireless hydrometer and thermometer is built for craft-scale stainless fermentatio...

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Red TILT Pro wireless hydrometer and thermometer for fermentation gravity and temperature tracking.
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TILT® Pro Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer - Red

TILT
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TILT Pro Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer - Red The TILT Pro wireless hydrometer and thermometer is built for craft-scale stainless fermentation...

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Yellow TILT Pro wireless hydrometer and thermometer for fermentation gravity and temperature tracking.
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TILT® Pro Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer - Yellow

TILT
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TILT Pro Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer - Yellow The TILT Pro wireless hydrometer and thermometer is built for craft-scale stainless fermentat...

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Green TILT Pro wireless hydrometer and thermometer for fermentation gravity and temperature tracking.
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TILT® Pro Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer - Green

TILT
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Designed for high performance in craft scale stainless steel fermentation tanks, the new Tilt® Pro brings Tilt technology along with massively boo...

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Orange TILT Pro wireless hydrometer and thermometer for fermentation gravity and temperature tracking.
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TILT® Pro Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer - Orange

TILT
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TILT Pro Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer - Orange The TILT Pro wireless hydrometer and thermometer is built for craft-scale stainless fermentat...

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Black TILT Pro wireless hydrometer and thermometer for fermentation gravity and temperature tracking.
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TILT® Pro Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer - Black

TILT
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TILT Pro Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer - Black The TILT Pro wireless hydrometer and thermometer is built for craft-scale stainless fermentati...

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Pink TILT Pro wireless hydrometer and thermometer for fermentation gravity and temperature tracking.
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TILT® Pro Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer - Pink

TILT
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TILT Pro Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer - Pink The TILT Pro wireless hydrometer and thermometer is built for craft-scale stainless fermentatio...

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Purple TILT Pro wireless hydrometer and thermometer for fermentation gravity and temperature tracking.
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TILT® Pro Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer - Purple

TILT
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TILT Pro Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer - Purple The TILT Pro wireless hydrometer and thermometer is built for craft-scale stainless fermentat...

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KegLand Saber LED Refractometer – Water-Resistant, Rechargeable (Brix & SG) at SoCal Brewing Supply
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KegLand Saber LED Refractometer – Water-Resistant, Rechargeable (Brix & SG)

Kegland
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Fast Gravity Readings with LED Illumination and Built-In ATC The KegLand Saber Refractometer is a durable, easy-to-use tool for quick gravity check...

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Tilt Hydrometers | Standard Model (Original) at SoCal Brewing Supply
Tilt Standard Wireless Hydrometer & Thermometer with Bluetooth Technology to Remotely Monitor Fermentation, complete collection.
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Tilt Hydrometers | Standard Model (Original)

TILT
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Tilt Hydrometers : Standard Model (Original) Revolutionize Fermentation Monitoring with Precision and Connectivity Take your brewing to the next le...

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EasyDens by Anton Paar | Lab Grade Hydrometer at SoCal Brewing Supply
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EasyDens by Anton Paar | Lab Grade Hydrometer

Anton Paar
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Take Control of Your Fermentation with EasyDens by Anton Paar The Precision Tool for Brewers, Distillers, and Winemakers The EasyDens by Anton Paar...

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Tilt Pro Mini Hydrometers | Most Advanced Model at SoCal Brewing Supply
Tilt Pro Mini Wireless Hydrometer & Thermometer with Bluetooth Technology to Remotely Monitor Fermentation, the complete collection.
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Tilt Pro Mini Hydrometers | Most Advanced Model

TILT
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Tilt Pro Mini Hydrometer : Compact Precision for Advanced Brewing The Pro Choice for Small-Scale and Precision Brewers The Tilt Pro Mini Hydrometer...

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Wine Thief in its Packaging
The Thief - Precision Wine & Beer Sampler at SoCal Brewing Supply
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The Thief - Precision Wine & Beer Sampler

Fermtech
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Easily Take Samples Without Waste The Thief is a must-have tool for winemakers and brewers, designed for effortless sample collection and hydrome...

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Specific purpose built hydrometer, known as an Alcoholmeter, intended to measure the Proof & Tralle of distilled Spirits.
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Proof & Tralle Hydrometer for Distilled Spirits - Alcoholmeter

Brewmaster
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Proof & Tralle Hydrometer – Accurate Spirit Alcohol Readings Measure Alcohol Content in Distilled Spirits with Precision This specialized Proof...

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Hydrometer Bundle at SoCal Brewing Supply
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Hydrometer Bundle

SoCal Brewing Supply
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Hydrometer Bundle for Beer, Wine, Cider & Mead This hydrometer bundle gives homebrewers and winemakers the basic tools needed to measure origin...

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Anton Paar SmartRef digital refractometer next to a sample cell phone running the connective software.
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Anton Paar SmartRef Digital Refractometer

Anton Paar
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Anton Paar SmartRef Digital Refractometer | Portable Smart Pocket Brix & Plato Meter Smart, Accurate, and App-Connected Refractometer for Homeb...

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Stainless Steel 18" Turkey Baster style Wine Thief for sampling wine, demonstration of how to use.
Stainless Steel 18" Turkey Baster style Wine Thief for sampling wine, beer, cider, and meads.
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Stainless Steel Wine Thief – 18" Bulb-Style Sampler

Brewmaster
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Stainless Steel Wine Thief – 18" Bulb-Style Sampler Quick, clean samples for wine, beer, and cider This stainless steel, “turkey baster” style wine...

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