With all due respect, it's sort of pointless to add pH lowering salts like gypsum and calcium chloride AND pH raising salts like chalk and Baking Soda. Especially chalk. The pH effects will cancel each other to an extent and you may end up with precipitated chalk in the bottom of your kettle.
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Originally posted by Ajchocholousek View PostWith all due respect, it's sort of pointless to add pH lowering salts like gypsum and calcium chloride AND pH raising salts like chalk and Baking Soda. Especially chalk. The pH effects will cancel each other to an extent and you may end up with precipitated chalk in the bottom of your kettle.Dave Cowie
Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Company
Nevada City, CA
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I haven't had much luck adding brewing salts to lower pH in mash. If i want lower mash pH I'll use lactic acid or acidulated malt.
I add brewing salts to the kettle if I want to match a particular style. I have fairly soft water, so it opens up the possibilities.
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