Calcium
Some form of calcium is often added in the brewhouse. Calcium helps lower mash pH, can improve enzyme activity, reduces oxalate (preventing the formation of beer stone), and increases yeast flocculation and diacetyl reduction. Monitoring calcium concentration in wort can be a tool for consistent beer production
Common Values for Calcium
Barley | Malted Barley | Wort | US Tapwater | Pilsen Water | Burton-on-Trent Water | Brewing Targets | Levels in Beer | |
Calcium | 440-770 | 1190 | 19-48 | 31 | 7-10 | 275-352 | 50-150 | 25-120 |