Description
Device used to measure density of liquids
Technical
A hydrometer or lactometer is an instrument used for measuring density or relative density of liquids based on the concept of buoyancy. They are typically calibrated and graduated with one or more scales such as specific gravity.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
alcoholicfruityfloralyeastysolvent-like
Wine Analogy
Similar to measuring Brix in winemaking
Coffee Analogy
Analogous to refractometer use in coffee extraction
Origin & History
Civilization
Ancient Greeks
Era
5th century BCE
Region
Mediterranean
Spread Path
Trade and colonization
Culinary Applications
Beer brewingGermanyDetermines alcohol content and fermentation progress
Sake productionJapanMeasures rice starch conversion progress
Maple syrup gradingCanadaDetermines sugar concentration for quality classification
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKosher