Usage amounts for 5.2 Buffer

[Big "A"]

Hey Guys I got some 5.2 buffer from my LHBS but they sol it to me in bulk. It has been repackaged to I wanted to get proper instructions on amounts for a 5gal batch Much thanks

 

[jay075j]

my LHBS does the same thing. I just add 1 tablespoon in mash, and one in Sparge. I have no idea if it's right or not, but I saw 6% increase in eff. when i started to use it.

 

[Blender]

I'm pretty sure the instructions say one tablespoon to 5 gallons of water. I use about 2/3 of that ratio. I don't use any for the sparge water.

 

[Brett0424]

You are supposed to use one tablespoon in your mash per 5 gallons of water in the boil. So, if you are running 10 gallons of sparge water through for a 10 gallon boil use two tablespoons.

 

[Cregar]

From morebeer.com

Never worry about Ph again! One tablespoon of 5.2 per 5 gallon batch and your water is instantly adjusted to the perfect ph of 5.2, no matter what your starting ph was. It will not add any flavors to your mash water whatsoever. 5.2 optimizes the enzymatic activity of your malt, helps to clarify the wort, and may even help to raise your starting gravities. Also, using 5.2 in the boil will give you more consistent hop usage, and will also keep hard water salts in solution, which will result in less scaling in your heat exchangers, fermenters, and kegs. If you are doing all-grain you add it to your mash water - 1 tblsp per 5 gallon batch regardless of mash water volume. You do not need to add any extra to your Hot-Liqour tank or Boil Kettle.

 

[PiecefulToker]

Thanks for the info. I was wondering the same thing...

 

[Big "A"]

Much thanks guys!
I just got the mash started on my "Hoppy Honey Wheat"

 

[raceskier]

From Five Star:
http://www.fivestarchemicals.com/tech/fivetwo.pdf