A brewing additive to compensate for water deficencies for beers
AMS 500mlAlso know as (crs) (Carbonate Reducing Solution) All but the very softest of water contains alkalinity in the form of carbonates. AMS reduces the level of carbonates without the need to boil the water. It is best used in conjunction with Dry Liquor Salts.
Ams should be added to all the water intended for brewing and mixed in thoroughly.
A few minutes standing time should be allowed to release the carbon dioxide produced by the neutralisation of excess acid.
Treating brewing water is a two-stage process. The correct levels of alkalinity and calcium salts must be established.
Ams corrects the alkalinity and the Dry Liquor Salts add calcium and sulphates. The amounts required depend on the style of beer being brewed. Your local water authority will advise you of the total alkalinity (in ppm).
DLS 100g ( Dry Liquor Salts)
Carefully controlled blend of inorganic salts to increase the calcium and sulphate content of brewing liquor
Instructions
Dry water treatment salts are difficult to dissolve in water it is preferable,therefore to mix the salts into the dry grist prior to mashing extract brewers should add the salts directly to the copper at the beginning of the boil
Calcium Chloride Flakes 200g
An alternative water treatment to gypsum.
Promotes a softer palate in the finished beer
Campden Tablets x 50
Campden tablets have a few uses:
1. A sterilising solution may be made at the rate of 5 crushed tablets per pint of water. Please note this is a steriliser only and NOT a cleaner. For a more effective cleaner / steriliser Use something like VWP Cleaner Steriliser
2. Also can be used as water treatment for beer.you can neutralise the chlorine in the water for beer brewing by adding 1 Campden Tablet to the 10 minutes before you use the brewing water.