pH

[Ernest T Bass]

I bought some pH paper today and used it on some grape/peach must. The pH indicated a 3.2. I do not have a way to check the acid, but, I was thinking that if the pH is right or boarder line and I add acid blend, that will change my pH. Am I right in thinking this will happen.

Semper Fi

 

[Wade E]

Usually yes. Some acids will change the ph more then others and sometimes adding acid doesnt do much and thats why its recommended to do bench trials on a small amount and not just adding it to your whole batch. Id leave it alone as upping the acid will lower your ph possibly into a dangerous range.

 

[deboard]

Also remember that for pH the lower the number the higher the acidity. So adding acid blend could make your pH go lower.