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I'm about to do my first AG.
I'm trying to figure out what "buffer 5.2" chemical is.
I've seen it in the beer catalogs and seen a reference or two in posts but am not sure how and when to use it.
It appears to buffer the mash so it stays at a pH of 5.2 which I understand would be a good thing.
Is this something that I should use "all the time" like adding irish moss as an insurance policy? Or, should I use it only if I need to adjust the pH?
Thanks for any help....![Mug :mug: :mug:](https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/smilies/sdrinking-100-154.gif)
I'm trying to figure out what "buffer 5.2" chemical is.
It appears to buffer the mash so it stays at a pH of 5.2 which I understand would be a good thing.
Is this something that I should use "all the time" like adding irish moss as an insurance policy? Or, should I use it only if I need to adjust the pH?
Thanks for any help....
![Mug :mug: :mug:](https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/smilies/sdrinking-100-154.gif)