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Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate)

Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate)

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Used in beer making as a water treatment. Gypsum increases hardness and lowers pH. Its use is known to increase the perception of hop flavor compounds in beer. Used in winemaking to lower the pH of the must. As calcium sulfate is not removed from water by boiling, when present, it is referred to as permanent hardness. 

Usage varies depending upon your exact water profile. Additions can range significantly based off your water source.  Usage below is something fairly typcial for many tap waters.

Chemical name: Calcium Sulfate (CaSO4)

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Beer Smith water profile
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used for years
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water treatment in brewing
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to lower the ph of wine
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I grow mushrooms and I add gypsum to the substrate I grow the mushrooms on.
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Gypsum
First time adjusting water chemistry. Worked great.
June 17, 2021
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Ca and SO4 Source
Water chemistry adjustment
May 19, 2021
Purchased
over 3 years ago