{"title":"Water Treatment \u0026 Minerals","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"magnesium-sulphate-epsom-salts-100g","title":"Magnesium Sulphate \/ Epsom Salts - 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMagnesium Sulphate (Epsom Salts) 100g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium Sulphate, commonly known as Epsom Salts, is a versatile brewing salt with uses in both beer and winemaking. It lowers mash and wort pH by a small amount, adds sulphate crispness to accentuate hop bitterness, and provides magnesium — an essential mineral for yeast health and certain fermentation reactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Making\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdds sulphate crispness and increases hop bitterness perception, similar in effect to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gypsum-100g\"\u003eGypsum (Calcium Sulphate)\u003c\/a\u003e but contributing magnesium rather than calcium. Adding 1 teaspoon to 23 litres of brewing water increases magnesium ion levels by approximately 50 ppm and sulphate levels by approximately 210 ppm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBurtonisation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurton-on-Trent was historically renowned for its pale ales, owing to the high mineral content of the local water. Many homebrewers use a mixture of Magnesium Sulphate and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gypsum-100g\"\u003eCalcium Sulphate (Gypsum)\u003c\/a\u003e to replicate this water profile — a process known as Burtonisation. For a pre-blended Burton-style mineral mix, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dwb-water-salts-100g\"\u003eDWB (Water Salts) Burton Style Minerals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Making\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActs as a yeast nutrient, providing magnesium to support strong, healthy fermentation. Best used in conjunction with other yeast nutrients. Dose rate: half a teaspoon per 5 litres of wine, added together with the yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dosing rates for beer are approximate and depend on source water chemistry — test mineral levels before use. For a softer mouthfeel without bitterness accentuation, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/calcium-chloride-flakes-100g\"\u003eCalcium Chloride\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso known as: Epsom Salts, MgSO4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer use: lowers pH, adds sulphate crispness, accentuates hop bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer dosing: 1 tsp per 23L → approx. +50 ppm Mg, +210 ppm sulphate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine use: yeast nutrient — half tsp per 5L with yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurtonisation: use with Gypsum to replicate Burton water profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Harris Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626088231255,"sku":"403","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/Magnesium_Sulphate.jpg?v=1778853419"},{"product_id":"gypsum-100g","title":"Gypsum 100g (Calcium Sulphate)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGypsum 100g (Calcium Sulphate)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGypsum (Calcium Sulphate), also known as Burton Salts, is a brewing mineral used to lower mash pH and increase the permanent hardness of brewing water. It accentuates hop bitterness, giving beer a drier, crisper finish — particularly associated with the pale ales and bitters historically brewed in Burton-on-Trent. Especially useful in soft water areas where the natural mineral content is low. For a softer, fuller mouthfeel with less bitterness accentuation, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/calcium-chloride-flakes-100g\"\u003eCalcium Chloride\u003c\/a\u003e is the contrasting alternative. For a combined Burton-style mineral blend, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dwb-water-salts-100g\"\u003eDWB (Water Salts) Burton Style Minerals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dosing rate depends on your source water chemistry and target mineral profile — test water pH and hardness before use. For pH reduction without mineral hardness adjustment, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lactic-acid-powder-50g\"\u003eLactic Acid Powder\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso known as: Calcium Sulphate, Burton Salts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: lowers mash pH, increases permanent water hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffect: accentuates hop bitterness, drier and crisper finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for: pale ales, bitters, and hop-forward styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly useful in soft water areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDose to: water chemistry test and target mineral profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Harris Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626088264023,"sku":"634","price":2.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/Calcium_Sulphate.jpg?v=1778853031"},{"product_id":"calcium-chloride-flakes-100g","title":"Calcium Chloride Flakes 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCalcium Chloride Flakes 100g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium Chloride is a brewing salt used to adjust water chemistry, promoting a softer, fuller mouthfeel and reducing perceived harshness in the finished beer. It enhances palate fullness and rounds out bitterness without adding the drying, bitter edge associated with sulphate additions. Also promotes the flocculation of proteins, aiding clarity. Used as an alternative or complement to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gypsum-100g-calcium-sulphate\"\u003eGypsum (Calcium Sulphate)\u003c\/a\u003e when a softer rather than drier character is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso used in cider making, particularly in keeving — a traditional French and West Country technique for producing naturally sweet, low-alcohol cider by encouraging a pectin gel to form and carry nutrients out of the juice before fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dosing rate depends on your source water chemistry and target profile — test water pH and mineral levels before use. For a combined mineral blend, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dwb-water-salts-100g\"\u003eDWB (Water Salts) Burton Style Minerals\u003c\/a\u003e. For pH reduction, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lactic-acid-powder-50g\"\u003eLactic Acid Powder\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: softens mouthfeel, reduces harshness, promotes protein flocculation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffect: fuller, rounder palate — contrasts with the drying effect of gypsum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso used in: cider keeving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDose to: water chemistry test and target mineral profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Harris Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626088296791,"sku":"680","price":1.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/calcium_chloride.jpg?v=1778852783"},{"product_id":"precipitated-chalk-calcium-carbonate-100g","title":"Precipitated Chalk (Calcium Carbonate) 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrecipitated Chalk (Calcium Carbonate) 100g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium Carbonate (Precipitated Chalk) raises the pH of brewing liquor and musts, reducing acidity. In brewing, its use is generally limited to dark beers with high proportions of roasted grain such as stouts, where raising mash pH counteracts the acidity contributed by dark malts. In winemaking and cider making, it is used as a deacidifier to reduce excessive acidity from malic and tartaric acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adding Calcium Carbonate will produce CO2, which may cause foaming, and will throw a sediment. In winemaking, it is best added to the must (unfermented juice) before primary fermentation. For wine, 1g per gallon (4.5 litres) reduces acidity by approximately 1.5g ppt. For mash pH adjustment in dark beers, dose to pH test rather than a fixed rate. For reducing pH (increasing acidity), see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lactic-acid-powder-50g\"\u003eLactic Acid Powder\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gypsum-100g-calcium-sulphate\"\u003eGypsum (Calcium Sulphate)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: raises pH \/ reduces acidity in beer, wine, and cider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer: suited to dark beers and stouts with high roasted grain content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine dosing: 1g per gallon (4.5L) reduces acidity by approx. 1.5 ppt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCider: reduces effects of high malic acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: produces CO2 on addition (foaming) and throws sediment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Harris Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626088329559,"sku":"4330","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/acid_reducer.jpg?v=1778852170"},{"product_id":"lactic-acid-powder-50g","title":"Lactic Acid Powder 50g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLactic Acid Powder 50g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLactic acid powder for adjusting the alkalinity of brewing liquor (your brewing water), lowering pH to the optimal range for enzyme activity during mashing. Correct mash pH improves extract yield, fermentability, and the clarity and stability of the finished beer. Also used in small quantities to add a clean acidity to sour beer styles such as Berliner Weisse and Gose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dosing rate depends on the alkalinity of your source water — test your water pH before and after addition. For a broader mineral profile adjustment, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dwb-water-salts-100g\"\u003eDWB (Water Salts) Burton Style Minerals\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gypsum-100g-calcium-sulphate\"\u003eGypsum (Calcium Sulphate)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: lowers brewing water pH to improve enzyme activity and mash efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso suitable for: adding clean acidity to sour beer styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDosing: dependent on source water alkalinity — test pH before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: 50g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Harris Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626088460631,"sku":"2241","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/lactic_acid.jpg?v=1778851956"},{"product_id":"dwb-water-salts-100g","title":"DWB (Water Salts) Burton Style Minerals 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDWB (Water Salts) — Burton Style Minerals 100g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDWB (Dry Water Burtonisation) is a formulated blend of powdered salts for adjusting brewing water chemistry. It raises calcium levels, adds chloride for palate fullness, and adds sulphate for a drier, more bitter character — replicating the mineral profile of Burton-on-Trent water, traditionally associated with pale ales and bitters. For individual mineral additions, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gypsum-100g-calcium-sulphate\"\u003eGypsum (Calcium Sulphate) 100g\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces mash and wort pH, improving enzyme activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes precipitation of unwanted proteins in the kettle, hop back, or whirlpool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves yeast health and vigour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves extract yield and fermentability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces risk of infection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces extraction of undesirable silicates, tannins, and polyphenols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces beerstone and helps prevent gushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces colour formation in the copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves beer fining performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes head retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Harris Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626088558935,"sku":"697","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/DWB_b36c9207-6528-40a5-843a-33f84b23bdcf.jpg?v=1778852346"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/collections\/water-treatment-minerals.oembed","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}