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robysocks

can some1 please tell me how to work out the alcohol content out

HBO_Staff

You can use your hydrometer and just need the reading from when you started and the finished reading, a link is here to one of the calculations that can be used, some hydrometers have their own calculations included on the instructions too;

http://homebrewonline.vanillaforums.com/discussion/81/how-to-use-your-hydrometer#latest

robysocks

still not sure how to work out alcohol content out.og 1.040 fg 1.002 could someone please help me

HBO_Staff

With the OG reading 1.040 and the FG reading 1.002 we have worked out the approximate alcohol content using two different formulas, one based on the hydrometer instructions and the chart they give, and one using a calculation, both came out with very similar readings at around 5%

robysocks

thankyou for helping me i,m new to homebrewing

HBO_Staff

No problem, we're here to help, let us know how it turns out!