phuff7129
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I have very alkaline water (Bicarbonate - 241) and I know I should be using RO or Distilled but right now those are not an option for me, so I am trying to do the best I can with what I have.
I am using the Brunwater spreadsheet and I think I have a pretty good handle on it. Basically I am comfortable with my water adjustments but I have to acidify my mash to bring the PH down to 5.2. According to the spreadsheet I need to add 1lb of acid malt to do that.
1lb of acid malt is 7% of my grist and I am concerned that it is going to impart a very sour flavor to my APA. The only other acid I have on hand is citric acid. I have never brewed with acid malt before but after tasting the grain I found it really sour.
Any thoughts?
I am using the Brunwater spreadsheet and I think I have a pretty good handle on it. Basically I am comfortable with my water adjustments but I have to acidify my mash to bring the PH down to 5.2. According to the spreadsheet I need to add 1lb of acid malt to do that.
1lb of acid malt is 7% of my grist and I am concerned that it is going to impart a very sour flavor to my APA. The only other acid I have on hand is citric acid. I have never brewed with acid malt before but after tasting the grain I found it really sour.
Any thoughts?