ABV question

[IllusionOfTime]

Is there a way to determine alcohol content without knowing the pH prior to fermentation? I only ask because the cider I'm now enjoying seems to have a bit more kick that I generally get and am just curious.

 

[Orfy]

I've never tested the PH of any brew but I always check the SG.
The Wiki is a great place to check out homebrew terms if you need to.

 

[brewt00l]

Is there a way to determine alcohol content without knowing the pH prior to fermentation? I only ask because the cider I'm now enjoying seems to have a bit more kick that I generally get and am just curious.

I would imagine that you're talking about not knowing the SG when you know the FG. Yes, you can estimate the SG if you know the fermentable content of the recipe.

 

[IllusionOfTime]

ha ha...yea...SG is what I meant... my thought process was clouded by work. I hate when that happens.