Q&A Summary: July 2020

Topics Covered:
Ebulliometers
Oxygen During Fermentation
Reading Hydrometers
Stuck Fermentations
Sugar to Alcohol Conversions
Adding SO2
SO2 Concentration Targets
Ellagic Acid in Fruit Wines
Oak Chips in Red Ferments
Sulfur Sprays and Fermentation

Years ago, when we had a consultant they had us purchase this piece of equipment for alcohol testing for wine. We were instructed to first determine the boiling point of water, and then replace the sample chamber with wine to determine the boiling point for wine. We never have used it, but are looking to start running alcohol tests in house. Do you know what it is? Also, we would appreciate any protocol associated with this piece of equipment.

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