5.2 PH Mash Stabilizer??

[davidgzach]

Never used it, never will.  But 4oz of acidulated malt brought my light lagers from 5.8 to 5.3!

Dave

[beerstache]

I guess I'm the contrarian here, as I have used 5.2 with great results, even won medals with it!  I dont get any off flavors either.  I dont check my mash ph, but do adjust my water accordingly for the beer style.
My 2 cents worth.

[mtnrockhopper]

I have a jar and used to use it. Then I started forgetting with increasing frequency. Now I never use it and don't notice a difference. I suspect that for those with bad water pH it might help some. The concept of a pH buffer is chemically valid, but that doesn't mean it makes good beer.

[nateo]

The concept of a pH buffer is chemically valid, but that doesn't mean it makes good beer.

No one is arguing buffers don't exist, only that no one with a pH meter has ever seen "5.2 mash stabilizer" buffer a mash to a pH of 5.2.

[mtnrockhopper]

No one is arguing buffers don't exist, only that no one with a pH meter has ever seen "5.2 mash stabilizer" buffer a mash to a pH of 5.2.

Maybe I interpreted the original post wrong.

[Kaiser]

I still have to ask one of the Five Star guys in person about this product.  I'd like to get past the marketing explanation and would like to get a straight answer how this product works.  Maybe at the NHC 2013 we can get some of knowledgeable folks and not just the sales team.

Unfortunately 5.2 is a trade secret and not a patented product.

Kai