On 19 Mar, 15:04, SomeBoy >
wrote:
> Erroll Ozgencil;1452987 Wrote:
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> > We use hydrometers to gauge sugar content. Since hydrometers measure
> > solubles solids and soluble solids are mostly sugar in wine grapes,
> > that works pretty well. In researching raspberries, I found that sugar
> > can make up a much smaller fraction in other fruit. A clear sample of
> > raspberry juice might measure 9 Brix, but contain only 3 g/100g sugar.
> > More detail he
>
> > 'How Far Can You Trust Your Hydrometer?' (http://tinyurl.com/yj5suvp)
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> > If we're just talking about raspberries, that may not be a big deal.
> > It's unusual to make wine from 100% raspberry juice - I've never done
> > it with more than 25%. So, for the entire must, the error is a lot
> > smaller. Might be a problem with other fruit though.
>
> > Erroll
> > 'Washington Winemaker' (http://www.washingtonwinemaker.com/)
>
> I'm using them for more than 5 years and I will never change them. They
> are the classic method for me and I'm completely satisfied.
>
> --

Ditto for the last 20+ yrs.

McK.