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Homebrew Beer ABV %, Apparent Attenuation & Calories per 12 oz Calculator: inputs, method, and how to read the result
Compute ABV = (OG − FG) × 131.25 and yeast attenuation % from hydrometer readings.
Choose inputs for the case you are checking
The defaults are illustrative. Replace them with values for your case and keep the units shown beside each field.
- Original Gravity Og: Pre-fermentation wort Original Gravity (OG, e.g., 1.056).
- Final Gravity Fg: Post-fermentation beer Final Gravity (FG, e.g., 1.012).
What the calculation includes
With the default values shown, Alcohol By Volume (ABV %) is 5.78 % ABV. The calculation follows Homebrew ABV & Gravity Formula; the formula and variable definitions above show how the inputs combine.
One-input check: With the other defaults held constant, changing Original Gravity Og from 1.056 SG to 1.166 SG changes Alcohol By Volume (ABV %) from 5.78 % ABV to 20.21 % ABV. This is a comparison inside the calculator's stated model, not a prediction.
Where to use caution
- Uses standard North American & metric trade dimensions, Machinery’s Handbook formulas, and culinary weight ratios.
- Verify local municipal building codes, tool manufacturer limits, and food-safety time/temperature tables before execution.
Scope: Trade, Shop & Culinary Science Reference Standard Check the assumptions and limitations against your situation before relying on the estimate.
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