Malic Acid 50g
£1.95
3+ in stock
Malic Acid 50g for winemaking & cider. Naturally found in apples & grapes. Lowers pH gently. 3.4g per gallon = +0.1% acidity. In stock at The Hop Shop.
Malic acid is a naturally occurring fruit acid — found abundantly in apples and grapes — used in winemaking and cider-making to lower pH and sharpen acidity. It integrates well with fruit-forward styles and is a gentler acidifier than tartaric.
Wine and cider need to sit within a certain pH range to ferment cleanly and taste balanced. Malic acid counters sweetness and softens the perception of tannins, producing a more harmonious finish.
Key Details
- Weight: 50g
- Naturally found in: apples, grapes, and most fruit
- Effect: lowers pH less aggressively than tartaric acid — preferred for fruit wines and cider
- Dosage guide: 3.4g per gallon (4.5 litres) raises acidity by approximately +0.1%
- Best for: red wine, fruit wine, cider, and country wine
How to Use
Add before or after primary fermentation, in small increments, tasting and testing pH between additions. Dissolve in a small amount of water before adding to the must or wine.
Important: if your wine will undergo malolactic fermentation (e.g. red or sparkling wines), do not add extra malic acid — it will convert to lactic acid during MLF, which may unbalance the wine.
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