How to use the HI-98167 portable pH meter to measure wort and beer

An accurate pH meter for brewing is vital for commercial breweries, ensuring that the levels of beer are within the correct parameter range from start to finish to achieve the best taste, colour and stability. We cover how to use Hanna’s HI-98167 pH meter for commercial beermaking in this guide:

Why is it important to measure pH during brewing?

Measuring pH during the beer brewing process is essential to achieving a consistent, reliable outcome. pH is important in all stages of brewing, including mashing, boiling and fermentation. In commercial environments, reaching the same pH in every batch is important for reaching the same outcome of taste, texture and stability to match specific nutrition and brand guidelines.

Using an accurate professional pH meter for beer such as the HI-98167 Portable Beer pH Meter is an effective way to measure pH in samples of wort and beer, enabling you to quickly make any amendments required to achieve the ideal beer. Learn more about the importance of pH in beer in our article here.

How to measure the pH of wort and beer with the HI-98167

The HI-98167 beer pH meter is designed to make testing wort and beer a quick and easy task. Here are the steps you can take to measure pH with this advanced professional beer meter:

1. Take a sample of wort and place it into a measuring cylinder, filling the beaker to a depth of more than 5cm
2. Remove the protective cap from the electrode and submerge the tip into the sample to a depth of 4 cm/1½"
3. Press the RANGE key to choose between pH and mV
4. Press the MODE key to select your chosen pH resolution
5. Allow time for the electrode to stabilise as shown visually by an hourglass on the screen
6. Take your reading and clean and store the electrode ready for the next measurement

The pH electrode and sample need to be at the same temperature, known as thermal equilibrium, for readings of pH to be accurate.

About the HI-98167 Portable Beer pH Meter

The HI-98167 pH meter for beer is an advanced instrument designed to meet the requirements and standards of commercial breweries. This handheld meter features a specialised pH electrode for use in mash, wort and beer. Temperature compensation is built into the meter for convenience in measuring samples.

Enhanced, five-point calibration ensures exceptional accuracy in testing pH, and a 200-hour battery life makes this beer and wort meter an ideal choice for fast, on-site measurement. The HI-98167 can be connected to a PC via a micro USB connection, allowing for the easy transfer and storage of records.

Buy beer pH testers from Hanna Instruments

Hanna supplies a wide range of beer pH testers, sugar refractometers, advanced meters, titrators and thermometers to the brewing industry. Our comprehensive range of beer testing products also includes all the necessary cleaning and calibration solutions for ideal meter function. Browse the beer range online today.

To learn more about the HI-98167 beer and wort pH meter, get in touch with our experts directly for advice and a free demonstration. 

Call us on 01525 850 855 or get in touch via email at sales@hannainstruments.co.uk to discuss your requirements.