The idea of the refractometer for me, and correct me if I am wrong in my thinking, is that I could use a drop or two, every couple days, to check if the gravity is changing and determine when the fermentation is complete. I would still use my hydrometer for the FG reading, so I wouldnt need to...

Thanks! I have something similar, but my concern with such a small batch is loss and in order to keep from losing soooo much product, I would put it back in, a big no no.... unless beer is different and wont contaminate as easily?

Hello guys and gals, I have many hobbies, from model airplanes, to cars, and beer has been a growing passion since my first sip of a beer that wasn't Budweiser. I am new to brewing beer, but have brewed several meads, so I am not new to the "process" of brewing itself. I recently just brewed my...