Whats your method for measuring hops?

[TheBlackAdder]

I am interested in peoples methods for measuring their hop additions.

I do not have a sensative scale, some recipes call for 28g etc. as well, so that is pretty bloody precise...

I have previously used the method of 1 pellet = 1g or 1/2g for tiny ones

Not the most scientific but it seems to work....

But I want to see if there are better methods to improve the consistency of my brews

Cheers

 

[TheWiggman]

Small stainless bowl plus digital scales. Correct to the gram.
Anything stopping you from getting a simple inexpensive set of scales? Much better than overcomplicating things surel... hang on, just remembered this is home brewing.

 

[earle]

Cheap scales - recommended on this forum

http://aud.dx.com/product/precision-digital-pocket-scale-300g-max-0-01g-resolution-961015004#.Vcrnmpf6Th4

 

[earle]

And measure into these (unless large additions) - get them at the supermarket

http://www.decor.com.au/product/bright-healthy-6-dressing-tubs-35-ml/

 

[TheBigD]

I've got some digital scales from Kmart, cost no more than $10

 

[mosto]

Yep, cheap set of digital scales measure up to 10kg in 1g increments. Use it for grain and hops.

 

[mofox1]

Mine are only accurate to the gram, I haven't felt the need to get too pedantic over it.

Besides, I tend to use Yobs unit of measurement when it comes to cube hops, so it's gets a bit arbitrary anyway...

 

[Bribie G]

Target, Big W, Kmart....... You'll need a set that you can "tare off" against a small ss bowl ... I've got a Target scale accurate to the gram and a set of four bowls that I bought from a two dollar shop that I keep for additions.

 

[manticle]

I bought scales from ebay for around $10 delivered. Beats counting hops.

 

[DU99]

I have these scales

 

[QldKev]

Just hold a 20c coin in ya lefty, and when you have a balance of da hops in da righty you have 11.3g

 

[GrumpyPaul]

Just hold a 20c coin in ya lefty, and when you have a balance of da hops in da righty you have 11.3g

Brillaint method...

and a bit of Googling will tell you a fiddy cent coin gets you 15.55g

 

[Vini2ton]

The cops took all my scales.

 

[GABBA110360]

a set of 250 gram scales accurate to 0.1 of a gram
will weigh a toothpick
they are not expensive

 

[TheBlackAdder]

Weird....

I have looked in Kmart etc. before and havnt seen any except some dodgy manual ones

I will have to have a better look

 

[boybrewer]

If you buy a 100gm pack split into three or four equal amounts at least you will get close to the amount you want . Just do the math if you don't want to spend an extra $10 on scales .

 

[Danscraftbeer]

I've gotta say it though. Cheap digital scales are not accurate to the gram at all. Measure the same quantity of hops 3 times and you'll get 3 different readings grrrrr. Then take an average. -_-
That's with an adventurous $30 set of scales.
Weighing heavier things multiple times you can get hundreds of grams variations each time. Very frustrating.

 

[Danscraftbeer]

a set of 250 gram scales accurate to 0.1 of a gram
will weigh a toothpick
they are not expensive

How expensive and were do you get them?

 

[QldKev]

I've had a set of these for a few years, still on their first set of batteries and work ok.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LCD-1000g-x-0-1g-Mini-Digital-Jewelry-Gram-Pocke-Weight-Scale-Electronic-Balance-/271944954641?hash=item3f512eb311

 

[Benn]

My wife bought a Berlini, it came with digital scales so now they're part of the brewery

 

[manticle]

I've gotta say it though. Cheap digital scales are not accurate to the gram at all. Measure the same quantity of hops 3 times and you'll get 3 different readings grrrrr. Then take an average. -_-
That's with an adventurous $30 set of scales.
Weighing heavier things multiple times you can get hundreds of grams variations each time. Very frustrating.

My cheap ebay from hong kong 0.1 increment scales have been consistent. Have 3 sets, all read the same as each other and same each time unless battery is dying.

 

[Danscraftbeer]

For under $10 bucks that's not much to lose. I'll get me one.

 

[manticle]

500g and 1000g max so good for hops, brewing salts, no good for grain.

 

[Drewski]

Yhea Jewelry scales are the go for hops.

 

[Lincoln2]

My wife bought a Berlini, it came with digital scales so now they're part of the brewery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CQokgv0dQw

 

[butisitart]

whitegoods stores eg good guys - got a choice of digitals from about $12 up. i think i paid $14 for one that measures 10kg to the gm, ml, fl oz. and i throw the hops into a coffee cup, plastic lunch box, wife's bra cup if i'm feeling fiesty, whatever. i think they all tare on digital anyway.

 

[S.E]

500g and 1000g max so good for hops, brewing salts, no good for grain.

Actually 500g and 1000g max are fine for grain if you’re smart. What I do with mine is weigh 10 x 1000g put it in a bag, hold it in my lefty then fill another bag and hold it in me righty til it balances. Then simply repeat till I have the required amount. B)

 

[burrster]

I have a spoon scale for my hops. 0.1 g resolution. Measures up to 300g. But I'm ocd when it comes to measuring hops.

 

[Fatgodzilla]

you mean you actually measure hops ... after all these years you can't guess / estimate/ deep down in your bones know how many hops are in your hand ........... :unsure:

 

[Yob]

thumb + nose