I'm going to be brewing both of these recipes soon (my buddy and I wanted to try both and see which one we like more). What water additions should I add...if any? Both will be AG.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f76/thunderstruck-pumpkin-ale-ag-extract-versions-26699/
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f76/punkin-ale-145060/
pH 8.9
Na 12
K <1
Ca 19
Mg <1
CaCO3 52...hardness
SO4-S 11
Cl 19
CO3 6
HCO3 15
CaCO3 22...alkalinity
Mash pH would be 5.65 and chloride/sulfate ratio would be .58
I've played around with the EZ water calculator spreadsheet to get my water to the "normal" levels". If I add 4 grams of both calcium chloride and epsom salt in the mash water it will bring everything up to...
Ca 67
Mg 16
Na 12
Cl 104
So4 102
Chloride/sulfate ratio 1.02
Mash pH 5.59
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f76/thunderstruck-pumpkin-ale-ag-extract-versions-26699/
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f76/punkin-ale-145060/
pH 8.9
Na 12
K <1
Ca 19
Mg <1
CaCO3 52...hardness
SO4-S 11
Cl 19
CO3 6
HCO3 15
CaCO3 22...alkalinity
Mash pH would be 5.65 and chloride/sulfate ratio would be .58
I've played around with the EZ water calculator spreadsheet to get my water to the "normal" levels". If I add 4 grams of both calcium chloride and epsom salt in the mash water it will bring everything up to...
Ca 67
Mg 16
Na 12
Cl 104
So4 102
Chloride/sulfate ratio 1.02
Mash pH 5.59