Magnesium Sulphate - Epsom Salt

Magnesium Sulphate - Epsom Salt 100g

Epsom salt (Magnesium Sulphate) is a crucial water treatment mineral used in brewing to adjust wort pH, enhance hop bitterness, and boost enzyme activity in the mash. It is commonly added to enhance the crispness of hoppy beer styles.

Can be used to add sulphate 'crispness' to hop bitterness

• Increases Sulphate content of brewing liquor without increasing Calcium content.
• Imparts dry bitter character to beer.
• Magnesium ions help reduce wort pH (to a lesser extent to Calcium Ions).
  

Magnesium Sulphate is normally added to the grist prior to mashing.

Rates of Magnesium Sulphate should be determined based on the final brew-length and are dependant on the levels of calcium, magnesium, sulphate and chloride present in your untreated liquor. Magnesium levels must not exceed 50ppm.