{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/calcium-chloride-flakes-100g","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}