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Offline dpevans

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Mash pH
« on: April 18, 2020, 03:57:58 pm »
I am considering purchasing a pH meter but then I saw pH stabilizer that claims it will bring your pH to 5.2 regardless of starting point. Is it still worth buying a pH meter if I can just buy the stabilizer and be done with it?
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Offline hopfenundmalz

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Re: Mash pH
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2020, 04:14:23 pm »
It never performed as advertised for me. Checked with a pH meter. I will say that I like PBW and Star San.

Buy a pH meter and calibration, cleaning, and storage solutions
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Offline HopDen

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Re: Mash pH
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2020, 04:18:27 pm »
Don't waste your money! Buy the pH meter. It has more value for your money!
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Mash pH
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2020, 04:23:29 pm »
The reviews on that stuff are horrible. I can’t understand why they still sell it. I believe you’ll be a better brewer if you learn to control pH properly.


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Re: Mash pH
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2020, 08:35:07 am »
I'm another one who tried it.  Didn't work as claimed and gave the beer an indescribably weird flavor.
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Re: Mash pH
« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2020, 08:52:35 am »
I agree with others.  Buy a pH meter and the calibration solutions.  Martin can also fill you in on the disadvantages of the 5.2 stabilizer.
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