In article >,
"malc" > wrote:

> Wildbilly wrote:
> >
> > You know that you really need hydrometers and such.
>
> You don't, really you don't. Not for basic wine making which is what the OP
> is after. Hydrometers come later when you've got a little knowledge. If he's
> trying to brew in a plastic bottle then I think hydrometers are a stage too
> far at the moment.

True, they are only good at reflecting the amount of dissolved solids in
solution, i.e. sugar.
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