Dual Scale Refractometer from Ade Advanced Optics

For me, getting a refractometer was one of those upgrades that made a lot of difference.  With a refractometer you need a sample size of two drops.  I figured that this would pay for itself in beer savings alone.  I also had just broken my hydrometer and came to the realization that hydrometers are made of breakable glass that can break! 🙂

With the aid of calculators – get a Free Non-Expiring Brewfather Trial Account –  Refractometers can be used to measure gravity throughout the brewing process.

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10/2 10:30 PM Central: This is on sale for $14.49. That’s a whopping half off list and the best historical third party Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

From the “prices on everything continue to skyrocket” department, this BEATS the first ever time (that I have documented) that I ran a deal on this refractometer. In December of 2014 it was on sale for $23.98. See below.

Ade Advanced Optics BCBI9177 Beer Wort and Wine Refractometer, Dual Scale – Specific Gravity 1.000-1.120 and Brix 0-32%, Replaces Homebrew Hydrometer (Aluminum) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Pricing history…

• 10/2/2024 – $14.49
• 12/2014 – $23.98
• 1/2016 – $31.99
• 3/2016 – $23.69
• 11/2016 – $22.39
• 12/2016 – $20.79 – Cyber Monday Lightning Deal
• 6/2017 – $27.99
• 7/2017 – $22.39 – Prime Day Deal

These are prices we’ve recorded. Lower prices and other discounts may have happened.

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