Lactic Acid

[bmick]

Just wanted to post this as a heads up for anyone who may be trying to use lactic acid to lower their mash pH. There's little info about the actual quantity to use; you want to use a LITTLE. I mean grab your eye dropper little. This stuff is crazy effective, and just a few drops will lower your pH considerably. John Palmer has stated that 2ml/gallon is the upper threshold before it becomes noticeable, which comes to about 1/3 oz. per 5 gallons.

 

[Bensiff]

Yup, it doesn't take much. Why a good digital pH meter is good tool to have.

 

[tagz]

Bru'n water usually instructs me to add about 1.5 ml to mash and sparge... Depending on the grain bill.

 

[Bulls Beers]

Yup, it doesn't take much. Why a good digital pH meter is good tool to have.

Can you recommend one?