{"product_id":"mini-hydrometer-specific-gravity-meter-for-50ml-sample-cylinder","title":"Mini Hydrometer Specific Gravity Meter (for 50ml Sample Cylinder)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis mini hydrometer is a compact specific gravity instrument designed for use with a 50ml glass cylinder — giving homebrewers, winemakers, and cider makers an accurate gravity reading from a fraction of the sample a full-size hydrometer demands. Where a standard hydrometer needs a tall trial jar and 200ml or more of liquid drawn from the batch for every reading, this mini hydrometer takes its measurement from just 50ml — meaning less beer or wine sacrificed to the measurement process, faster sampling, and a far more compact setup on a crowded brew day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes a mini hydrometer a genuinely practical tool in any brewing setup is the combination of accuracy and economy of sample. Every gravity reading taken with a full-size hydrometer costs you a meaningful pour of finished or fermenting liquid that generally can't go back in the fermenter without risking contamination — over the course of tracking a fermentation from pitch to terminal gravity, those samples add up. The mini hydrometer slashes that loss dramatically: draw a small sample into the 50ml cylinder, take your reading, and you've measured original gravity, monitored fermentation progress, or confirmed final gravity with minimal waste. Its smaller physical size also makes it quicker to sanitise, easier to store, and less prone to the awkward handling of a long, fragile standard hydrometer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike any hydrometer, it works on the simple, reliable principle of buoyancy — the denser the liquid, the higher the hydrometer floats, giving a direct specific gravity reading off the calibrated scale at the liquid surface. Used to measure original gravity before pitching, to track attenuation through fermentation, and to confirm terminal gravity before packaging, this mini hydrometer covers every gravity measurement a brewer needs in a compact, sample-efficient format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact design — takes readings from just 50ml of liquid versus 200ml+ for a full-size hydrometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal sample waste — far less beer, wine, or must sacrificed per gravity reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate specific gravity measurement — reliable buoyancy-based reading off the calibrated scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick to sanitise and easy to store — compact size suits crowded brewing setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for beer, wine, cider, and mead gravity measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for use with a 50ml glass measuring cylinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited for: Original gravity measurement before pitching, tracking fermentation progress and attenuation, confirming terminal gravity before bottling or kegging, quick gravity spot-checks with minimal sample loss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with: 50ml glass measuring cylinder (sample vessel), all beer, wine, cider, and mead gravity measurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to use: Draw a small sample into the 50ml cylinder, gently lower the hydrometer and give it a light spin to dislodge bubbles, and read the specific gravity where the liquid surface crosses the scale. Take a temperature reading and apply the standard temperature correction if measuring away from the hydrometer's calibration temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Mini specific gravity hydrometer Sample vessel: 50ml glass cylinder Measurement: Specific gravity (buoyancy-based) Sample volume: 50ml (vs 200ml+ for standard hydrometers) Use: Original gravity, fermentation tracking, final gravity, gravity spot-checks\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CraftBrew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57253859131767,"sku":"KL04312","price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/6578\/9303\/files\/hydrometer-3-scale-kegland-1_7d97a7f5-1462-4521-bcef-b0aec6445bd7.webp?v=1782938661","url":"https:\/\/craftbrew.nl\/products\/mini-hydrometer-specific-gravity-meter-for-50ml-sample-cylinder","provider":"CraftBrew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}