On Thu, 02 Dec 2004 04:09:21 GMT, MeadMax
> wrote:

>
>Well for a commercial operation you HAVE to know for purposes of
>labeling information and more importantly tax reporting.
>
>I think most people understand the basics of a 'specific gravity
>hydrometer' as used in brewing but those same people may not understand
>the difference between the graduations marked on a brix or proof scale
>hydrometer.
>
>There are few absolute accurate measures for alcohol by volume and that
>is why the (US) government only requires measurements to be accurate to
>.5% - 1.5% +- depending on the determined abv/proof
>
>Anyway, if anyone wants a real measurement of 'alcohol' let me know. I
>have an Anton Paar Alcolyzer.
>
>http://www.anton-paar.com/ap/apinter...lcowine_gr.jpg
>
>I only know a little about the subject ;-)
>
>
>Mike
>
Well OK it has a legal use. Are you a commercial brewer?

I think if I were looking for toys, a "High Performance Liquid
Chromatograph" would be my first choice. I could watch the flavor
develop, and the alcohol for that matter.