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Role of pH in Brewing

pH plays a role in every step of the brewing process — from the time you mash in, all the way through to the final beer that fills the glass. Understanding pH is just one small piece of the brewing puzzle — but a very important piece that can take your beer from okay to great. BYO’s Technical Editor Ashton Lewis gives an overview of the role of pH in brewing.

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