Acid blend addition

[YeastieBoys]

I was wondering how much acid blend I should add to a 2 gallon batch. I'm pretty sure I'm supposed to add to the bottling bucket right before I bottle to add some tartness.

 

[zeg]

I think it depends on how acidic / sweet your mead turned out and needs to be adjusted to taste.

 

[YeastieBoys]

Should my ph be between 3.5 and 4 after the acid additions?

 

[fatbloke]

Well, I normally just taste it too see how it is, then try 1/4 tsp per gallon, give it a gentle stir then taste again.... etc

But I don't use a shop blend, I use 2 parts malic 1 part tartaric. I don't use any citric unless I've made a batch with 'citric fruit' and no, that doesn't just mean orange/lemon etc....

 

[WIMARIPA]

What is citric fruit then?

 

[fatbloke]

What is citric fruit then?

This link lists them. If I've read it correctly, the acid in italics, is the main one.