Contains lactic acid, which lowers the mash pH, giving a softer palate than when other acids are used. The inclusion of a small percentage (3-5%) of this malt is recommended for all pale lagers and general lowering of mash pH values.
Colour 3 EBC
Weyermann Acidulated Malt is a very useful adjunct for producing high quality beer .Probably the most important malt of all .Often over looked by home brewers and some professionals as well! It contains lactic acid, which lowers the mash pH, giving a softer palate than when other acids are used. The inclusion of a small percentage (3-5%) of this malt is recommended for all pale lagers and general lowering of mash pH values.
The major advantages of correct mash pH by additon of Acidulated malt are:
Conforms to the German purity laws.Its a natural product.
Optimisation/shortening of the mashing process.
More rapid Lautering.
Less increase in wort colour during processing.
Better brewhouse yeild.
Greater stability of Zinc in the mash.
More rapid fermentation and maturation or conditioning.
Better foam stability.
Softer beer taste.
You see you cant afford to brew with out this malt! Give it a try.
Colour 3 EBC