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Calcium Chloride

Price range: $4.99 through $14.99

Weight 1.05 kg
Dimensions N/A
Size

1kg Bag, 250g Bag

Optimize Your Brewing Water with Calcium Chloride

Calcium Chloride is an essential mineral additive used in brewing to adjust water chemistry, enhance beer stability, and improve flavor. Available in 1kg and 250g bags, this versatile compound is a must-have for any serious brewer looking to perfect their craft.

Key Features:

  • Water Chemistry Adjustment: Calcium Chloride helps to adjust the mineral content of your brewing water, ensuring optimal pH levels and improving yeast performance.
  • Flavor Enhancement: Adds calcium ions, which can enhance the flavor profile of your beer, bringing out malt sweetness and reducing harshness.
  • Stability and Clarity: Improves the stability and clarity of your beer by aiding in protein coagulation during the boil and reducing the risk of haze formation.
  • Versatile Applications: In addition to brewing, Calcium Chloride is commonly used in cheese making, pickling, and as a firming agent in food processing.

Brewing Applications:

  • Mash pH Adjustment: Adding Calcium Chloride to the mash helps to lower the pH, creating a more acidic environment that enhances enzyme activity and improves extraction efficiency.
  • Boil Addition: During the boil, Calcium Chloride can help in the coagulation of proteins, leading to a clearer wort and finished beer.
  • Water Profile Adjustment: Essential for replicating traditional brewing water profiles, especially for styles like pilsners and lagers that benefit from higher calcium content.

Usage Tips:

  • Measurement: Use brewing software or water chemistry calculators to determine the precise amount of Calcium Chloride needed for your specific water profile and beer style.
  • Dissolution: Ensure Calcium Chloride is fully dissolved in your brewing water to avoid uneven distribution and ensure consistent results.
  • Combination: Often used in combination with other water treatment additives like gypsum (calcium sulfate) to achieve the desired mineral balance.

Other Uses:

  • Cheese Making: Adds calcium to milk, improving curd formation and texture.
  • Pickling: Helps maintain the firmness of pickled vegetables.
  • Food Processing: Used as a firming agent in various food products, ensuring desired texture and stability.

Optimize your brewing water and enhance your beer’s flavor and stability with Calcium Chloride. Available in convenient 1kg and 250g bags, this essential mineral additive is perfect for both homebrewers and professional brewers looking to refine their brewing process.

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