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Thank You for the answer. I am completely new to cider making (made only beer and wine before). I have read in cider.org.uk some sentences about pH, that made me think that my parameters may not lead to good result. I quote them: " At higher pH the fermentation will be subject to microbial...

Hello. I will be trying to make a pear cider. Now, before fermentation, my wort parameters are: pH: 4,4 acid: 2,5g/l. Brix: 11. I am not sure are those parameters ok to make a good pear cider? Should i improve acid level by adding mixed acid? How much would be ok?