{"product_id":"lactic-acid-88-brewing-ph-adjuster-500-ml-16-oz","title":"Lactic Acid 88% - Brewing pH Adjuster (500 ml \/ 16 oz)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLactic Acid 88%\u003c\/b\u003e is a widely used \u003cb\u003ebrewing pH adjuster\u003c\/b\u003e for controlling mash and sparge water acidity. Proper pH control improves mash efficiency, enzyme performance, and helps prevent excessive \u003cb\u003etannin extraction during sparging\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy lowering the \u003cb\u003esparge runoff pH below approximately 5.8\u003c\/b\u003e, lactic acid helps maintain smoother flavour and reduces the risk of harsh or astringent character in the finished beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLactic acid is also commonly used to \u003cb\u003epre-acidify wort before pitching souring bacteria such as Lactobacillus\u003c\/b\u003e, helping suppress unwanted wild microbes and creating a safer environment for controlled souring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause \u003cb\u003elactic acid is naturally produced during fermentation\u003c\/b\u003e, many traditional brewers prefer it as a more natural brewing acid. Some modern brewers choose phosphoric acid instead, as smaller quantities can achieve similar pH adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBrewing water treatment\u003cbr\u003eAdditives used to adjust mash and sparge pH for improved brewing performance and flavour stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUsage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMash pH adjustment: Improve enzyme activity and mash efficiency\u003cbr\u003eSparge water treatment: Reduce tannin extraction during sparging\u003cbr\u003eSour beer brewing: Pre-acidify wort before adding Lactobacillus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eConcentration: 88%\u003cbr\u003eVolume: 500 ml (16 oz)\u003cbr\u003eType: Brewing pH adjuster\u003cbr\u003eApplications: Mash pH, sparge pH, sour beer preparation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewing tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUse brewing software such as \u003cb\u003eRAPT Recipe Builder\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eBrewfather\u003c\/b\u003e to accurately calculate the amount of acid needed for your \u003cb\u003emash and sparge water\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kegland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56868649697655,"sku":"KL28882","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/6578\/9303\/files\/lactic-acid-88percent-ph-adjuster-500ml-16oz-kegland-1_751c9d5d-13b9-4b35-af33-b00a62df4ca0.jpg?v=1773412542","url":"https:\/\/craftbrew.nl\/products\/lactic-acid-88-brewing-ph-adjuster-500-ml-16-oz","provider":"CraftBrew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}