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Gladfield Sour Grapes Malt

New Zealand acidulated sub-base malt from Gladfield. Produces lactic acid during germination (2% acid content) — 1% of grist drops mash pH by approximately 0.2. Use 1–5% to hit target mash pH. Can also contribute a mild lactic tartness to the finished beer.

mild lactic tartnessslightly acidicclean

2 brews

Specs

Colour
3–6 EBC
Max usage
5%
Moisture max
6.5%

Typical grain bill %

avg 4.7%

range 3.2–6.1%

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