{"product_id":"acidulated-malt","title":"Acidulated Malt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural pH Control • Subtle Tart Brightness • German Brewing Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcidulated Malt is a German base malt coated with natural lactic acid, prized as the traditional Reinheitsgebot-friendly way to lower mash pH. Developed for brewers who couldn't add acid directly, it remains one of the easiest tools for dialing in mash chemistry — and for lending a clean, subtle tartness to the right styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 27 PPG of extract and a pale 3 °Lovibond color, Acidulated Malt slots into any grain bill without affecting color, working quietly in the background to sharpen efficiency, clarity, and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, gentle lactic tartness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightens overall flavor impression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutral pale malt base underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisper, snappier finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo flavor impact at low pH-adjustment rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt pH-adjustment levels, Acidulated Malt is flavor-neutral — it simply nudges the mash into the ideal range. Push the percentage higher and a soft, refreshing tartness emerges, which is exactly the point in kettle-sour-style and traditional German wheat beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcidulated Malt is a staple ingredient across many styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilsner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerliner Weisse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHefeweizen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale Lager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHazy IPA (water adjustment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is especially valuable for brewers with alkaline water or very pale grain bills, where mash pH tends to run high.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor pH adjustment, use Acidulated Malt at 1–5% of the total grain bill — as a rule of thumb, each 1% lowers mash pH by roughly 0.1. For deliberately tart styles like Berliner weisse and gose, rates up to 10% contribute a clean, bright lactic edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasure your mash pH before scaling up: the right amount depends on your water chemistry, and small adjustments go further than you'd expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPG (Points Per Pound Per Gallon): 27\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: 3 °Lovibond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Tart, clean lactic, lowers mash pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage Rate: 1–5% for pH adjustment, up to 10% for tart styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Pilsners, helles, Berliner weisse, gose, wheat beers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're fine-tuning the mash for a world-class pilsner or building gentle tartness into a gose, Acidulated Malt provides precise, natural pH control the traditional German way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064913744070,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064913776838,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45930632511686,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":45935245361350,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb","offer_id":45933725548742,"sku":null,"price":39.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/acidulated-malt.png?v=1781146140","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/acidulated-malt","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}