Hello Beertools members,
My question is this: My water is at 7.0 - 8.0 pH. Should I be adjusting it with Citric acid to try and drop the level. I traditionally use 1/2 Teaspoon Epsom Salts, and 1/2 Teaspoon Gypsum. I am not really sure if there is anything else I need to do.
A side note: Presently I have my "Haufbrau Helles" lagering, my Big Bang I.P.A., in secondary, and my Harp Lager clone in primary. Can't wait for them to be ready, on deck is Oktoberfest (late I know) , A Pete's Wicked ale clone, and my Gaelic Ale clone.
Cheers,
Thanks for any feedback.
Paul.
Water Science: All Grain Liquor question
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Water Treatment...
Yes... adjust the pH with food grade phosphoric acid to 6.0 pH prior to dough in. This should result in a 5.2~5.3 mash pH.
As for the burtonizing agents you are using, do you do this because your water analysis indicates a lack of these elements or because you learned this by following someone else's recipies? The use of these items should only be based on the lack of them when trying to replicate Burton on Trent style water specifications to produce British style ales. Using them in other beer styles may contribute "chalky" &/or salty elements to their flavors that would not be appropriate for the style.
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As for the burtonizing agents you are using, do you do this because your water analysis indicates a lack of these elements or because you learned this by following someone else's recipies? The use of these items should only be based on the lack of them when trying to replicate Burton on Trent style water specifications to produce British style ales. Using them in other beer styles may contribute "chalky" &/or salty elements to their flavors that would not be appropriate for the style.
Eric
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Water Temp...
I use an Orion 210A+ pH meter which is automatically trmperature correcting, so it doesn't matter what temp. the water is as long as it doesn't exceed the probe's maximum of 80 Deg. C.
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Seven Fathoms Rum
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Water temp cont'd.
I just bought a $30 pH meter online yesterday. I am not sure if it is temp correcting or not. Should I be adjusting my mash pH at a certain temp or does it even matter?
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pH measurements are temperature dependant...
Yes, pH should be corrected by the sample temperature just like hydrometer and refractometer readings. <$100 pH meters are rarely ATC. To boot, they are not meant to be used in proteinaceous solutions (mash/wort). The junctions clog very quickly and give faulty readings. Their life is very short when used in brewing applications because their typical maximum temp. is ~85 deg. F.. There is a great inexpensive meter made by Exetech. It has sealed, replaceable probes, is ATC and waterproof. I get them wholesale for around $120, I guess they would retail for $150-$175. Proteins in solution should not effect them. You can try my source: www.daigger.com, but as I said, they are typically commerical sellers only.
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Seven Fathoms Rum
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