Gypsum: how much and when?
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DeRoux's Broux
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when i did extract/grain recipes i added it to the specialty grains when they soaked for 30-40 minutes. all grain, i add half in the mash, and half in the sparge water. this may not be the only way, but the yway my local HBS has recomended to do it.
drengel
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add a teaspoon per five gallons i believe. i do it when heatring my water initially for either a mash or steep.
Brew chick
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add the gypum to the mash a little at a time.remember its add'd to change mash ph, pale ale need's a mash ph in the range of 5.2 to 5.5 add too much and you'll get a harsh bitterness in the finish'd beer.
uglygoat
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like brew chick said... it depends on the initial ph and what you are aiming for 
