mash pH in BeerTools

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manwich74
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mash pH in BeerTools

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Does anyone know if the mash pH given in the Water Chemistry tool is at room temp, or at mash temp?

My gut says room temp. Thanks.
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It appears to be the room temperature pH, which is the value that is usually discussed.

Be aware that the pH given is that predicted for a pale base malt mash with that water profile, and isn't affected by the recipe.
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As slothrob said, BTP doesn't consider the grist in calculating mash pH. It also doesn't consider whether you acidify your mash or sparge water. I think you would be better served by using a stand alone calculator such as Bru'n Water. That's what I use and find it very accurate when comparing the pH it predicts against my meter. One caveat though, some have found the learning curve a little daunting, but it's well worth the effort IMO.

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