strength testing

[erb...]

hey all

can i test the strenght of a beer/lager after it is brewed (ready to drink) ?

if so can anybody tell me how ?

thanking you all

[Duffbeer]

sorry mate not possible, unless you have gadgets not available to the rest of us homebrewers, unless you have starting and finishing gravity readings (ie: sugar content)then no. you could however try the drink and fallover method which works well for most of us.
Invest in a hydrometer, a piece of paper and a pen, all less than a fiver $5 £5

[erb...]

thanks for that duff, i have got the gear but didnt take a reading


will have to try the drink and fall over method


lol is there a scale

[5thElement]

For £10 this place will professionally test the alcohol level

http://www.hamstead-brewing-centre.co.uk/itmidx4.htm

[Mamgiowl]

Interesting site - thanks for posting it.

[bugle]

If it was a kit, they often give a range of what the SG of the wort should be, you could take that and the gravity now. Won't be bang on, but as long as you followed the instructions (volume of water and added sugar) it will give you a good idea, then you can er confirm that by applying the drink and fall over rule!