How do I read my Hydrometer?

First find the scale that we as brewers use - which is the one that reads 1.000 at the top. Make sure there is no CO2 in solution! Do this by pouring the sample between two glasses untill there is no foaming. Slowly drop in the hydrometer and let it come to rest. Spin the hydrometer in the solution to release any trapped CO2 that could be stuck underneath the hydrometer, which can give you a false reading. When you are happy with the reading, take the reading from the bottom of the meniscus. This is the lowest part of the fluid surface in the jar. Finally take the temperature of the sample and adjust the reading from a calibration chart. Take the reading at room temperature 60-65F for the best accuracy. Don't forget to drink the sample!

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