Whenever I get a new batch of grapes, I obviously analyze immediately
after crush. But, the hydrometer brix readings are always about 1-2
points above the refractometer, probably due to the solids suspended
in the must. Is it legitimate to accept the refractometer readings as
accurate?

What does the hydrometer read in distilled water? That may give you an
answer. Also , the juice needs to be cleared of solids for the
hydometer too.

On Sep 28, 8:50*am, Lee > wrote:
> Whenever I get a new batch of grapes, I obviously analyze immediately
> after crush. *But, the hydrometer brix readings are always about 1-2
> points above the refractometer, probably due to the solids suspended
> in the must. *Is it legitimate to accept the refractometer readings as
> accurate?

On Sep 28, 9:26�am, wrote:
> What does the hydrometer read in distilled water? That may give you an
> answer. Also , the juice needs to be cleared of solids for the
> hydometer too.
>
> On Sep 28, 8:50�am, Lee > wrote:
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> > Whenever I get a new batch of grapes, I obviously analyze immediately
> > after crush. �But, the hydrometer brix readings are always about 1-2
> > points above the refractometer, probably due to the solids suspended
> > in the must. �Is it legitimate to accept the refractometer readings as
> > accurate?- Hide quoted text -
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How would you clear a freshly crushed must of solids? It's not like
you can filter it. Putting it through a strainer is about as good as
I can get, but even then, there are huge amounts of "solids", which
prevent the hydrometer from floating freely.