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Acide Lactique 88%
Lactic Acid

Lactic Acid 88%

by Hoppy Brewshop
$4.95 - $92.95
$4.95
$4.95 - $92.95
$4.95

The 88% lactic acid is an essential tool for amateur and professional brewers wishing to precisely lower the pH of their brewing water. Used to adjust wort acidity, it improves sugar extraction efficiency, promotes better enzymatic activity, and allows for a more balanced, stable beer true to the brewed style.

Highly concentrated and easy to dose, 88% lactic acid is perfect for correcting a too high pH, especially in pale beers like Pilsners, Lagers, IPA, Wheat Beers or any recipe requiring softer and more acidic water. Its rapid action and high purity ensure precise and controlled adjustment without introducing undesirable tastes when used in the right proportions.

Benefits of 88% lactic acid in brewing:

  • Precise adjustment of the wort and mash water pH

  • Enhancement of enzymatic activity, essential for optimal sugar conversion

  • Fermentation stabilization and overall improvement of the batch quality

  • Ideal for light styles, where controlled pH is crucial for color and clarity

  • Easy to use, even in small quantities

  • Food-grade product, safe and suitable for brewing

Applications:

88% lactic acid is used for:

  • adjusting the pH of the mash water,

  • correcting the acidity of the wort during brewing,

  • improving the water profile for specific recipes,

  • controlling acidity in sour or mixed fermentation beers.

  • Sour beers like Kettle Sour, Berliner Weisse, or Gose can be made simply by adding lactic acid until reaching a pH around 3.2.

Thanks to its high concentration, just a few milliliters are enough to reach the ideal pH range (5.2–5.6), ensuring a clearer, more stable, and more pleasant beer.

Optimize your recipes with 88% lactic acid, the essential tool to control pH and improve the quality of your homebrewed and professional beers.

Safety:

⚠️ In case of skin contact

  • Rinse immediately and thoroughly with running water for at least 15 minutes.

  • Immediately remove contaminated clothing, jewelry, or accessories.

  • Do not rub the skin to avoid further penetration of the product.

  • If irritation, redness, or burning occurs: consult a doctor.

⚠️ In case of eye contact

  • Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids wide open.

  • Remove contact lenses if possible and if it does not delay rinsing.

  • Never use eye drops or neutralizers without medical advice.

  • Consult an ophthalmologist or go to the emergency room immediately.