Adjusting the pH of Sparge Water

[ricofern]

I have made over a 100-1bbl batches of beer with my system and have a really good handle on Mash pH. I am starting to read some literature that says I should adjust the pH of the sparge water to about 5.5. I manually calculate the acid addition for the mash water in BS. Should I be doing the same thing for the sparge water?

 

[beer4all]

I'm no expert, but I've just read on this forum from the man himself, that if your sparge water is below 6 (recommended range between 5.6 - 5.8) then you are ok. I guess it is all down to your supply water.

 

[AlfredoCarroll]

You should adjust. This allows you to control the pH of the mixture and the water, thereby improving the extraction efficiency and minimizing the risk of extracting unwanted compounds such as tannins or polyphenols, especially if the pH exceeds 6.0 during the pouring process.

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[elonmaskx]

I am starting to read some literature that says I should adjust the pH of the sparge water to about 5.5. I manually calculate the acid addition for the mash water in BS. Should I be doing the same thing for the sparge water?