PH stabalizer?

[Ivan Lendl]

anyone use it? I just ordered a pound for 12 bucks i hope its worth it!

 

[SwAMi75]

Man, I've had a mysterious problem with my AG beers. It's a long story, but the beers I brewed using it came out like crap. They have a very harsh flavor that I was attributing to overcarbonation/kegging issues. I did have a bad guage on my regulator, so that played a part, too.

I just pulled a pint of the first batch I've done without the stabilizer, and it's just fine. I've also read of some people saying it gives their beer an odd flavor, others say it's fine.

So, who knows? If in the future I'm in an area where the water really needs to be modified, I might try it again, but in the meantime, I'm done with it. I say try it and see what you think.

One last thing....it did seem to help my efficiency some, but since I've started milling my own grains, it's not an issue.

 

[Dude]

I just pulled a pint of the first batch I've done without the stabilizer, and it's just fine.

So its magical again? :rockin:

Carbed up enough and good to go? Now make sure that system is balanced so it doesn't go cuckoo on you again!!!!!!

 

[Ivan Lendl]

interesting...according to Palmer Ph has the least affect on conversion (temp being first, then time, THEN Ph). But ive read that the stab. increases efficiency and hop util.
ill wait untill the peanut gallery sounds off to see what the consensus is...

 

[SwAMi75]

interesting...according to Palmer Ph has the least affect on conversion (temp being first, then time, THEN Ph). But ive read that the stab. increases efficiency and hop util.
ill wait untill the peanut gallery sounds off to see what the consensus is...

Yep, do that. The problem is that my first AG batch was also the first batch I kegged, so it was tough for me to track down all the issues.

 

[david_42]

I use pH 5.2 for mashing and sparging. I've had zero problems with tannins since I started using it. Can't really comment on efficiency improvements, but I've hit my OG within 0.002 every time since I've started using it.

 

[Dude]

Yep, do that. The problem is that my first AG batch was also the first batch I kegged, so it was tough for me to track down all the issues.

I'd like to point out that I nailed that from the very beginning.

Our processes are almost exactly the same--and my beers never had that flavor. I can't wait to taste the Simcoe APA!

 

[Sir Sudster]

I use the stabilizer with every brew. Haven't had any problems. I like not worring about PH.

side note..281.8 IBU's - that's gonna cave your face in Man!

 

[Kaiser]

If you use PH5.2 to adjust the PH of the mash you are adding minerals that are changing your water profile and may impart other flavors to your beer. Try using less of this stuff since the recommended amount is "one size fits all" and your water may not require the full amout to get the mash PH to 5.2

If you use acids, you can also get other flavors in your beer. But having the proper mash and boil PH is commonly seen as more important.

Kai