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Latest revision as of 23:22, 15 December 2022

Method for measuring dissolved solids in a mash, which allows for calculation of potential alcohol. A frequently used method for determining the specific gravity of a wort. Specific gravity is often expressed in "degrees Plato".

Named for German chemist Fritz Plato (1858-1938).