I believe it’s because Plato is more precise than sg when it comes to attenuation calculations, for example. Also, most of the brewing calculations are based on Plato or a similar measure of wort solids.
Sg works well enough and was picked up by home brewers. Sg based brewing calculations also originate in UK brewing if I’m not mistaken.
When I toured AB a while back I noticed extract displays in Balling.
Kai
Good to see you posting again, Kai.
Let’s see how much time I can find for the forums.
Kai
Any is better than none!
You have to make time Kai.
Happy to see you back. Your feedback is appreciated by many, including me.
I too appreciate your insights and research posts.
One of the downsides of a 3500 person conference, is that you don’t always get a chance to talk to people. I saw Kai across a crowded seminar room on Saturday, and did not see him again.
Thanks.
I should be able to find some time. You can also email me if you feel you need my input on a topic.
The NHC had become big. I wonder how much larger it can get.
Kai
4000 next year is what they are working on.
[quote]I says to myself - I’m sure there is a SG refractometer out there. Sure enough - dual scale …
http://www.amazon.com/Beer-Wort-Wine-Refractometer-Scale/dp/B006GG0TDK
AND IT’S ON SALE FOR $15 (from $90). SCORE!!!
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They are going for $23 now - still way less than I paid just a few months ago. If you don’t have a refractometer, there is no more excuse not to. Maybe it’s overkill, but I love taking regular readings off my sparge runoff, from the fermenter, etc. a drop at a time. Besides, the geek factor will bring oohs and aahs from your brew day audience. That alone is worth the $23! White lab coat anyone?
Yeah, that’s kinda scary…
Make sure to check the accuracy of any bargain model. There is not much in the optics that can go wrong but the scale could be put off whack. Also check if the as atc function works. Mine doesn’t.
Kai
I hope there are more than 4 concurrent sessions. Those rooms were too big.