modenacart
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How much will an acid rest acidify the mash? My mash pH is around 6.1.
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jdoiv
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I'm not sure if their is a formula for determining this. The alkalinity of your water and the makeup of the grist are going to be important factors.
If you are going to attempt one, I would say check the pH every 10 minutes or so and see how much it changes.
If you are going to attempt one, I would say check the pH every 10 minutes or so and see how much it changes.
modenacart
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The PH 5.2 buffer will get your ph in the right range without guess work? How does it do that?
jdoiv
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It's a blend of phosphorous based acids and bases that will buffer the pH to around 5.2. If the pH is higher, the acids will lower it and if too low, the bases raise it.
It is a handy little product, but with a little work on your part, you can make salt additions to your water to achieve the same result.
modenacart
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My water profile makes it tough to add salts.
