5.2 stabilizer with a triple decoction mash?

[bd2xu]

I always use 5.2 stabilizer for my infusion batches but today I am doing a 10 gallon batch of Helles, with a triple decoction. Should I still use the 5.2?

 

[CUrchin]

5.2 is junk. Query about it in the brew science section of HBT.

 

[bd2xu]

It's worked awesome for me, before I was using it I wasn't getting nearly the efficiency, in the 60s I started using that and it went right up to low 70s, I love it. But I'm wondering if I need it for a triple decoction. I know you don't want to pH going to low and I'm afraid this might do that

 

[CUrchin]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=523370

 

[bd2xu]

Thanks, so at least for this batch I won't use it. I read in an article in BYO The author put in a pinch of gypsum with each decoction, do you think that is necessary?

 

[bd2xu]

All I can say about 5.2 stabilizer is that the only thing I changed in my process I was using that and my efficiency went up 8 to 10 points

 

[bd2xu]

Also I'm using metro Atlanta water and only adding Camden tablets. Our water profile is pretty good for brewing

 

[bd2xu]

Well hit my numbers and then some, ended up at 1.054, targeting 1.050. Wort tastes awesome, going to be a great Helles I hope. I think Helles is becoming my favorite beer

 

[JonM]

Do you measure your mash pH?

 

[bd2xu]

No not yet, I bought some strips but they literally don't work at all, nothing makes them change color. I need to invest in a meter.