{"product_id":"1kg-food-grade-calcium-hydroxide-slaked-lime","title":"1kg Food Grade Calcium Hydroxide (Slaked Lime)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevate Your Water Chemistry. Perfect Your Mash.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water is the primary ingredient in your beer, and dialing in your water chemistry is the secret to brewing award-winning batches. Our Premium Food-Grade Calcium Hydroxide (commonly known as Slaked Lime or Pickling Lime) is an essential brewing salt for advanced homebrewers looking to take total control over their mash pH and mineral profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Use Calcium Hydroxide in Your Brew?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaises Mash pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brewing dark beers like Stouts and Porters? Highly roasted malts can drop your mash pH too low, leading to astringent flavors and poor enzyme activity. Slaked Lime is the most efficient way to raise your mash pH back into the ideal 5.2 - 5.6 range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdds Calcium Without Sulfates or Chlorides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) or Calcium Chloride, Slaked Lime allows you to add vital calcium to your brewing water \u003cem\u003ewithout\u003c\/em\u003e altering your sulfate-to-chloride ratio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromotes Yeast Health \u0026amp; Clarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The added calcium boosts yeast vitality, improves flocculation, and helps precipitate proteins during the boil for a crystal-clear finished beer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Food Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure, safe, and packaged specifically for culinary and brewing applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly Soluble:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dissolves easily in your strike water or directly into the mash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResealable Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes in an airtight, moisture-proof bag to maintain freshness and prevent clumping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because Calcium Hydroxide is highly effective, a little goes a long way. We highly recommend using a reputable brewing water calculator (such as Bru'n Water) to determine the exact dosage for your specific grain bill and source water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Handling \u0026amp; Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCalcium Hydroxide is a strong alkaline powder. Please handle with care. Avoid breathing in the dust, and keep it away from your eyes and skin. We recommend using a dust mask and gloves when measuring and mixing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg of Food-Grade Calcium Hydroxide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrew Better Beer Today.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add our Calcium Hydroxide to your brewing arsenal and hit your target\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: All photos shown are for illustration purposes only. Due to differences in monitors, colors of products may also appear different to those shown on the listing. Actual products also may vary due to product enhancement or batch difference.\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"SZZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61879971742066,"sku":"SZZ-101743-1kg","price":14.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/0651\/3266\/files\/101743_1kg_Bag.jpg?v=1790053414","url":"https:\/\/szzhomebrew.com.au\/products\/1kg-food-grade-calcium-hydroxide-slaked-lime","provider":"SZZ Home Brew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}