Brewers Magnesium Sulfate MgSO4 (Epsom Salt)

Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt) Added to mash water to lower pH and increase sulfates and will accentuate hop flavor and bitterness usually used at a rate of 50-350 ppm. Epsom salts (Magnesium Sulfate) are a standard component of “brewing salts” mixtures to approximate the Burton-On-Trent brewing water.

Dosage: Varies depending on base water chemistry. It is often used at half the levels of Gypsum. 1 gram in 3.8Litres / 1 gallon changes the salt levels by 103 ppm sulfate, 26 ppm Magnesium and adds 108 ppm to the hardness.

Chemical name: Magnesium Sulfate, MgSO4

Package Sizes available:

• 250 Gram
• 1KG
• 22.7 KG

USES
Epsom salt is also ideal as a nutrient source for growing hop plants.

It may also be used as a coagulant for making tofu.