Misc ingredient reference

Chalk

Trusted YouBrew reference information for brewers. Batch and product-lot values can differ from these defaults.

Reference details

Brewer reference

Type
Water Agent
Typical use
Mash

Brewer notes

Calcium carbonate raises alkalinity but dissolves poorly under normal mash conditions. Use only when the water calculation genuinely requires it and consider a more predictable alkalinity source where appropriate. This catalogue entry places it in the mash stage; confirm that timing against the specific product and recipe.