brix or sugar content in wine. Each degree in the balling scale is equivalent to 1 percent of sugar in juice. For example, grape juice that measures12 degrees on the balling or brix scale contains approximately 12 percent sugar." /> Balling | Blue Sky Vineyards - Southern Illinois Winery

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Balling

The process of measuring brix or sugar content in wine.

Each degree in the balling scale is equivalent to 1 percent of sugar in juice.

For example, grape juice that measures12 degrees on the balling or brix scale contains approximately 12 percent sugar.

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07/31/10: Barry Cloyd -from Chicago (Celtic/Blues/Folk/Roots)
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