Offering a robust and grainier flavour that is clean, sweet and mild malty to the finished product. North American 2-row malt is a favourite in pale ales as it contributes a light straw colour. It is a base malt and can be used for 100% of the mash. Light malt is more alkaline and will need to have some additives to bring the wort to the proper pH balance. Lactic acid can help with this. This addition will help to prevent haze in the beer and allows enzymes to release at a better rate.