{"product_id":"potassium-chloride-pure-food-grade-mineral-salt-400g","title":"Potassium Chloride - Pure Food Grade Mineral Salt - 400g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine-tune your brewing water profile with our Premium Food Grade Potassium Chloride. This is the secret weapon for advanced homebrewers looking to adjust the \"Malt-to-Bitterness\" ratio without adding unwanted Calcium or Sodium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn modern brewing—especially for New England IPAs (NEIPAs), Stouts, and Porters—the chloride ion is essential. It provides a soft, pillowy mouthfeel and accentuates malt sweetness. While Calcium Chloride is common, it adds Calcium. Potassium Chloride allows you to boost those crucial Chloride levels to get that \"juicy\" or \"full\" texture, without pushing your Calcium levels out of range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Brewer's Need This:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍺 \u003cstrong\u003eEnhance Mouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Increases Chloride ions ($Cl^-$) which softens the perception of bitterness and creates a fuller, rounder beer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚫 \u003cstrong\u003eSodium-Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike table salt (NaCl), this adds chloride without the risk of making your beer taste salty or metallic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong\u003eControl Your Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for when you need more Chloride but your Calcium levels are already sufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧬 \u003cstrong\u003eYeast Health:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potassium is a major yeast nutrient (cofactor) required for healthy fermentation and metabolism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For Brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNEIPA \/ Hazy IPA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Critical for achieving the signature soft, silky mouthfeel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStouts \u0026amp; Porters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhances the richness of dark malts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalty Lagers:\u003c\/strong\u003e accentuates the grain profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a brewing water calculator (like Brewfather or Bru'n Water) to determine the exact gram amount needed for your target profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDissolving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add directly to the Mash Tun or Boil Kettle. It dissolves readily in hot water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e A little goes a long way. Typically used in conjunction with Calcium Sulfate (Gypsum) and Calcium Chloride to hit target ion numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potassium Chloride (KCl)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Food Grade (FCC) \/ Pharmaceutical Grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;99%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Crystalline Powder \/ Granules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salty (but slightly bitter\/metallic if tasted raw - this disappears in solution)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewer's Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Chloride to Sulfate Ratio\" is one of the most powerful tools in brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore Chloride = Maltier\/Fuller (use Potassium Chloride).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore Sulfate = Drier\/More Bitter (use Gypsum).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\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":61621902737778,"sku":"DDL-102919-400g","price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/0651\/3266\/files\/102919_PotassiumChloride_400g.jpg?v=1772238783","url":"https:\/\/szzhomebrew.com.au\/products\/potassium-chloride-pure-food-grade-mineral-salt-400g","provider":"SZZ Home Brew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}