Definitions for "Original Gravity"
Keywords:  wort, ferment, gravity, malt, beer
IS THE HYDROMETER READING TAKEN PRIOR TO FERMENTATION AND GIVES AN IDEA OF THE POTENTIAL STRENGTH.
The specific gravity of the wort before yeast is added.
Specific gravity of wort before ferment ation. The higher a beer's original gravity, the more sugars it contains, and thus a higher potential for alcohol content.