Description
Measure temperature (using e.g. thermometer) and specific gravity (using e.g. alcohol-proof hydrometer) and compare readings with tables from standard gauging manuals to determine proof of mixture.
This skill refers to alcohol issued from natural fermentation of agricultural products, such as spirits for food consumption.
Alternative labels
execute a proof of alcohol mixture
execute proofs of alcohol mixtures
carry out proofs of alcohol mixture
undertake proofs of alcohol mixture
enact proofs of alcohol mixture
achieve proofs of alcohol mixture
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Execute proofs of alcohol mixture is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Distillery supervisor: Distillery supervisors coordinate the production processes comprised in the production of spirits and manage the workers engaged in the process. They verify distilled liquors being produced at specified amounts and proofs.
Distillery miller: Distillery millers tend distillery mills in order to clean and grind whole grain for use in production of distilled liquors. They tend cleaning machines to remove impurities from grains followed by the grinding and weighing of grains. They perform daily maintenance on pumps, air-conveyor chutes and machines.
Liquor blender: Liquor blenders regauge, filter, rectify, blend and verify proof of alcoholic drinks before these are prepared for bottling. For the purpose, they tend equipment and machinery to perform each one of these processes.
Optional skill
Execute proofs of alcohol mixture is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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