- Description
-
Details
Potassium Bicarbonate is used in wine to help lower the acidity. 3.4 grams per gallon will effectively reduce acidity by 0.1%. You do not want to reduce the acidity by more than 0.3 - 0.4%. 1 Lb. size. - Details & Instructions
-
Additional Information
Gravity Level Medium
- Reviews
-
5.0 / 5.03 ReviewsProtects the yeast from too much acidityI use a pH meter to check on the acidity and make sure the yeast aren't under stress. This is most common with cider and fruit wine making with RO water that has no buffering ability.
- Was this review helpful? Yes (1) No (0)
- Flag as Inappropriate
December 21, 2013- Was this review helpful? Yes (1) No (0)
- Flag as Inappropriate
Hard Cider makers also need thisI use it to adjust my pH upward a little when my base is too acidic.- Was this review helpful? Yes (0) No (0)
- Flag as Inappropriate
November 8, 2013- Was this review helpful? Yes (0) No (0)
- Flag as Inappropriate
Can help for stuck fermentsI have used this a couple of times on stuck ferments that get stuck due to high acidity levels (usually when doing fruit wines with acidic fruit). After adjusting temperature and stirring to re-suspend yeast, adding additional yeast and nutrient, I finally figured out that my must was too acidic. I added some potassium bicarb, and fermentation was rolling again soon. If your must has gotten too acidic, you may need to add fresh yeast after adjusting ph.- Was this review helpful? Yes (2) No (0)
- Flag as Inappropriate
February 15, 2013- Was this review helpful? Yes (2) No (0)
- Flag as Inappropriate
- Customer Q&A
-
Start typing your question and we'll check if it was already asked and answered. Learn MoreBrowse 2 questions Browse 2 questions and 5 answersIs Acid Reducing Crystals the same as Potassium Bicarbonate?Can it be used as treatment for powdery mildew ?BEST ANSWER: I have only used this for lowering the acid level in wine. I have always used Captan 50 for powdery mildew. In searching the web I see that it can be used for that purpose, I will try it.
Thank you- Reply
- Inaccurate
- DONALD H on Apr 20, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 18, 2016