SmartRef by Anton Paar – Digital Refractometer

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The SmartRef Digital Refractometer is a digital instrument for measuring liquids and other samples. It determines numerous measurement units, so it suits a wide variety of uses. For home brewers, it's handy for checking the extract content of beer wort.

Digital refractometer that determines numerous measurement units
Measures extract content of beer wort
Checks sugar content in fruits and vegetables
Measures salinity in saltwater aquariums and pools
Measures moisture in honey
Reads TDS in coffee, and more

What can the SmartRef Digital Refractometer measure?

It is made for a wide range of applications. These include the extract content of beer wort, sugar content in fruits and vegetables, salinity in saltwater aquariums and pools, moisture in honey and TDS in coffee, plus other uses.

Can I use it for home brewing?

Yes. It determines the extract content of beer wort, which gives brewers a useful reading of their wort. It can also be used for other jobs around the home, such as checking honey or coffee.

Complete the set

EasyDens by Anton Paar - digital density meter for gravity readings once fermentation starts
EasyDens & SmartRef Combo - both Anton Paar meters together
pH2Go - Professional Digital pH Meter by Anton Paar - check mash and wine pH
Wine & Beer Hydrometer - a simple glass backup for gravity readings

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the SmartRef measure?

It's a digital refractometer covering many measurement units. Uses include the extract content of beer wort, sugar content in fruit and vegetables, salinity in saltwater aquariums and pools, moisture in honey and TDS in coffee.

Can I use it for home brewing?

Yes - it measures the extract content of beer wort, giving you a quick reading of your wort before fermentation. It's also handy around the home for honey, coffee and more.

Can I use it to check when fermentation has finished?

Refractometers are best for unfermented wort or juice, because once alcohol is present the reading is skewed and needs a correction. For final gravity, most brewers use a hydrometer or a density meter such as the EasyDens.

How big a sample does it need?

Like other refractometers, it only needs a few drops of liquid, so you lose very little wort per reading.

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Although on the pricey side this is a useful bit of kit. Not only does it act as an accurate refractometer using a couple of drops of wort during the mash but it also doubles up with the easy dens as an alochol measurement device

Easy to set up and use. Clear instructions and a great price

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