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Question:
How can the pH of the mash be adjusted?
  Answer: If the pH of the mash is too low (too acidic) the addition of calcium carbonate will work well to raise it. In some cases, especially if you are making a very dark beer, you may have to settle for a mash pH as low as 5.0 but under no circumstance should you add more than 2 teaspoons of calcium carbonate to a five-gallon mash. If the pH of the mash is too high (too basic/alkaline) the addition of calcium in the form of calcium sulfate (gypsum) or calcium chloride is the most acceptable way to lower it. In either event, starting with ½ teaspoon additions at a time is recommended. Mix well and recheck the pH after each addition....Click to Read full Answer


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What is pH and why is it significant in brewing?
  Answer: The pH scale describes how acidic or basic (alkaline) a solution is. The scale ranges from 0-14: 7.0 is neutral; less than 7.0 is acidic, becoming more so as it heads toward 0.0; greater than 7.0 is alkaline, becoming more so as it heads toward 14.0. Its measurement is affected by temperature. The pH of a solution at 150 °F will be .35 less than at 65 °F. For example if a 150-degree mash had a pH of 5.4 then a reading at 65 °F would indicate a pH of 5.75. Your pH can be approximately measured using "pH papers" or "pH meters." Remember that pH papers are accurate only at room temperature so hot water samples must be cooled before the reading is taken. Also many pH meters work this way as well especially the more inexpensive ones....Click to Read full Answer

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12" Laboratory Thermometer

12" Laboratory Thermometer

$4.50
17 oz. Scale- Plastic

17 oz. Scale- Plastic

$6.95

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AC Adapter for Escali Scales

AC Adapter for Escali Scales

$8.95
Baster

Baster

$1.95
Beermaking pH Paper

Beermaking pH Paper

$3.95
Chlorine Test Papers

Chlorine Test Papers

$2.25
Dial Thermometer

Dial Thermometer

(3)
$9.95
Dual Scale Liquid Thermometer

Dual Scale Liquid Thermometer

$2.25
Escali Alimento 6 kg (13 lb.) Scale

Escali Alimento 6 kg (13 lb.) Scale

$64.95
Escali Aqua Digital Scale, 11 lb. Capacity

Escali Aqua Digital Scale, 11 lb. Capacity

$44.95
Escali Avia Digital Scale, 11 lb. Capacity

Escali Avia Digital Scale, 11 lb. Capacity

$34.95
Escali Economy Digital Scale

Escali Economy Digital Scale

$28.95
Fermtech Wine Thief

Fermtech Wine Thief

(4)
$7.95
Floating thermometer

Floating thermometer

(1)
$5.95
Glass Wine Thief (12" x 3/4" diameter)

Glass Wine Thief (12" x 3/4" diameter)

(1)
$4.95
Grain Scale- Plastic

Grain Scale- Plastic

$12.95
Hydrometer (Triplescale)

Hydrometer (Triplescale)

(2)
$5.95
Hydrometer test jar 12" plastic

Hydrometer test jar 12" plastic

$4.50
Iodine Test Papers

Iodine Test Papers

$2.25
KM12 Pocket Digital Thermometer

KM12 Pocket Digital Thermometer

$16.95
Multipurpose 5 oz. Scoop

Multipurpose 5 oz. Scoop

$2.95
Refractometer with ATC- Rubber Design

Refractometer with ATC- Rubber Design

$50.95
Stainless Measuring Spoons

Stainless Measuring Spoons

$3.95
Stainless Steel Baster

Stainless Steel Baster

$8.50

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