DenverDeviation Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 I just did my first 100% rye mash, and determining the SG with a hydrometer is not working in the thicker mash. Before attempting to take a reading, I strained the mash through a kitchen strainer to remove the solids. I also performed an iodine test and confirmed that all starches had been converted. I can try getting a reading with a refractometer. I used SEBflo TL during mashing. My question is- do I need to adjust my mash procedure or increase the amount of enzymes, or will an all rye mash always be too thick/gummy to take a SG reading with a hydrometer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatDrunkenBird Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Put a shop towel in a funnel. Put the mash in the towel, wrap it up and squeeze. I'm sure there's another method but this is free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedgeBird Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 We just put about one cup of mash in a paper coffee filter and get a few drops on the refractometer.. This seems to give a good sediment free sample to check and then there is nothing to cleanup/wash out. Getting a reading with a hydrometer is practically impossible and way to much effort when a refractometer only costs about $20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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