Pale malt that has been specially processed. Malt husk contains lactic acid bacteria naturally and in acidulated malt the flavour is dominated by a fruity acidity.
Use for lowering the mash pH to optimum levels for enzymatic activity. Can give increased extract efficiency, improved flavour stability and a paler beer colour. Calculate a pH reduction of 0.1 per weight percent of acidulated malt that is included in the malt bill.
Use up to 10 % of total grain bill. Originally created to allow for pH-adjustment without breaking the German Reinheitsgebot, but sometimes experimented with for the creation of various sour ales.
Grain type: barley
Colour: 3 - 6 °EBC (1,7 - 3 Lovibond)
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Weyermann®