Abbreviation: FG · Also: present gravity
Summary: Final gravity is the specific, or present, gravity measured after fermentation has ceased, used with original gravity when calculating a beer's alcoholic strength.
Reference: Alcoholic products technical guide (opens in a new tab)
HM Revenue and Customs · Reference checked 21 July 2026
Where to look: Section 11.8, step 2 and the worked example
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