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OCR: Brewing Scales AF to A scale is required for weighing out the A. COUNTER BALANCE SCALE A B. NINE OUNCE SCALE An inexpen. malt, hops, sugar, and adjuncts usedl very accurate counter balance type sive spring scale that is also accurate, when assembling recipes. For hops, scale, ideally suited to the weighing of our Nine Ounce Scale is ideal for weigh- used in quantities as small as an eighth hops and other light ingredients. Fica ing hops and additives. The removable of an ounce, a svale must be very accu- tures a C to 17 ounce range with 3 sen. measuring bowl is dishwasher safe, and rate in the ounce range, while for mal :, sitivities. For a very small quantity, put will hold up to 4 ounces of pelletized a scale that can handle several pounds the counter weight in the up position hops, or 12 ox. of bulky whole hops The is required. and the scale becomes extremely sensi adjustable tare means you can replace live, with an accuracy of kaz of an ounce the weighing cup with other lightweight Scales come in two basic designs, the over the first two cunces. Extend the cups, such as disposable plastic foam spring scale and the counter balance counter weight down and the scale be- bowls. to increase the whole hop capac- type. The spring scale is inexpensive, comes a 0 to 10 ounce scale, with 13 of ity. Weighs from 0 to 9 ounces in 44 of easy to use, and comes in an durabk an ounce calibrations. Add the included an ounce calibrations. Made in China. package, while the counter balance type counterweight to the attached weight, E44 $9.90 is generally more expensive, delicate, and the scale will weigh from 0 to 17 and accurate, as it has no springs to vences in l4 ounce calibrations. wear or distart over time. For each different sensitivity. a new C. POUND SCALE Our spring-type In home brewing, an accurate scale is measurement strip is inserted into the Pound Scale is ideal for weighing out crucial to success. A scale that is both scale. Also includes measuremen: malt extract, grain, adjuncts, sugar, and accurate and affordable is hard to Jind. strips for 0 to 500 grams (with i gram cven hops, Unlike many houscheld After looking at dozens of scales and calibrations in the most sensitive mode) scales with a capacity of several pounds, testing them with known weights. we and tray weight. our Poural Scale has precise and very have found three that combine accuracy usable 12 ounce calibrations, making il and a reasonable price. The counter balance scale is a delicate plastic instrument, and can not be great for weighing out larger quantities of hops (up to 1 38 oz. of whole hops can Choose the Counter Balance Scale if you treated casually like the more durable fit in ils removable dishwasher safe want the ultimate in accuracy when spring scales on the right. However, il bowl). With the bowl removed, the ad- weighing small amounts of hops of addi- is extremely accurate when we ghing justable tare can compensate for larger tives, or one of our other spring-ype small amounts of hops and additives. In- capacity bowls weighing as much as 1 scales if you desire a durable, easy to cludes holes for permanent mounting, 2 12 pounds. Weighs from 0 to 6 pounds use scale and the ability to weigh ser- removable weighing bowl for easy clean eral pourids at once. E61 826.90 in 42 oz. graduations. Made in Switzer- ing. and instructions. E45 824.90 15