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Calcium chloride absorbs water from the air quite rapidly; it should be stored in tightly sealed containers and resealed promptly after use.<ref name=hob10>Ryder DS. Processing aids in brewing. In: Stewart GG, Russell I, Anstruther A, eds. [[Library|''Handbook of Brewing.'']] 3rd ed. CRC Press; 2017.</ref> This is a problem because as the amount of water increases, the amount of salt by weight decreases, and therefore measuring by weight will not give an accurate representation of the salt content. Commercial difference sources may also have different levels of purity.<ref>Water</ref> | Calcium chloride (CaCl<sub>2</sub>) is one of the main brewing salts used for [[water mineral adjustment]] because it is a good source of both [[calcium]] and [[chloride]], both of which are commonly desired in the [[water|brewing water]]. Calcium helps to control pH, and improves wort and beer clarification. Calcium chloride can be used in combination with [[calcium sulfate]] to control the sulfate:chloride ratio of the water, which affects the resulting hoppy vs malty balance of the beer. | ||
Calcium chloride absorbs water from the air quite rapidly; it should be stored in tightly sealed containers and resealed promptly after use.<ref name=hob10>Ryder DS. [https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781351228336-10/processing-aids-brewing-david-ryder Processing aids in brewing.] In: Stewart GG, Russell I, Anstruther A, eds. [[Library|''Handbook of Brewing.'']] 3rd ed. CRC Press; 2017.</ref> This is a problem because as the amount of water increases, the amount of salt by weight decreases, and therefore measuring by weight will not give an accurate representation of the salt content. Commercial difference sources may also have different levels of purity.<ref name=water>Palmer J, Kaminski C. [[Library|''Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers.'']] Brewers Publications; 2013.</ref> | |||
*https://www.brunwater.com/articles/working-with-calcium-chloride | *https://www.brunwater.com/articles/working-with-calcium-chloride | ||
*https://www.brunwater.com/articles/a-better-way-to-store-and-use-calcium-chloride | *https://www.brunwater.com/articles/a-better-way-to-store-and-use-calcium-chloride | ||
== Products available online == | |||
* {{MB|calcium-chloride}} - anhydrous salt: 2 oz, 1 lb, 5 lb, 50 lb | |||
* {{amazon|B07532VLYX|Pure (via Amazon)}} - hydration unspecified: 1 lb | |||
* {{amazon|B00ZPVKG6C|LD Carlson (via Amazon)}} - hydration unspeicified: 1 lb | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
[[Category:Brewing ingredients]] | [[Category:Brewing ingredients]] | ||
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Calcium chloride (CaCl2) is one of the main brewing salts used for water mineral adjustment because it is a good source of both calcium and chloride, both of which are commonly desired in the brewing water. Calcium helps to control pH, and improves wort and beer clarification. Calcium chloride can be used in combination with calcium sulfate to control the sulfate:chloride ratio of the water, which affects the resulting hoppy vs malty balance of the beer.
Calcium chloride absorbs water from the air quite rapidly; it should be stored in tightly sealed containers and resealed promptly after use.[1] This is a problem because as the amount of water increases, the amount of salt by weight decreases, and therefore measuring by weight will not give an accurate representation of the salt content. Commercial difference sources may also have different levels of purity.[2]
- https://www.brunwater.com/articles/working-with-calcium-chloride
- https://www.brunwater.com/articles/a-better-way-to-store-and-use-calcium-chloride
Products available online
- MoreBeer - anhydrous salt: 2 oz, 1 lb, 5 lb, 50 lb
- Pure (via Amazon) - hydration unspecified: 1 lb
- LD Carlson (via Amazon) - hydration unspeicified: 1 lb
References
- ↑ Ryder DS. Processing aids in brewing. In: Stewart GG, Russell I, Anstruther A, eds. Handbook of Brewing. 3rd ed. CRC Press; 2017.
- ↑ Palmer J, Kaminski C. Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers. Brewers Publications; 2013.