ParanoidAndroid
Well-Known Member
Say you have a mash where the pH is high (5.9/6.0 or above like the title says). How long does it take for the tannins to form, or extract? Are they fixable past a certain time?
The reason I am asking is I have seen some posts where people are doing short mashes, and some are even saying that conversion is done within 15-20 minutes. I assume they are using a fine grind on the grains.
If I am taking a pH reading at 10 or 15 minutes, and a large percentage of conversions have already occurred, then if I encounter a high pH problem, is it too late to fix with lactic acid?
I'm BIAB, btw.
The reason I am asking is I have seen some posts where people are doing short mashes, and some are even saying that conversion is done within 15-20 minutes. I assume they are using a fine grind on the grains.
If I am taking a pH reading at 10 or 15 minutes, and a large percentage of conversions have already occurred, then if I encounter a high pH problem, is it too late to fix with lactic acid?
I'm BIAB, btw.