Guidry
Well-Known Member
Due to some seriously bad comments received about my home water supply, and some bad off flavors which seem to be attributed to it, I'm trying to jump into the water adjustment idea. Below is my profile from the lab:
Ca=<1
Mg=<1
HCO3=166
SO4-S=3
CaCO3=3
Cl=5
Na=80
Total Alkalinity=151
pH=8.5
That is from Wards lab. It is not treated by a softener. Straight from the tap. I am fairly confident I can adjust most of the numbers from what I have learned but I would like advice on lowering the pH to a reasonable starting point for lighter beers. I have gotten some people telling me they wouldn't use the water at all and I should buy water. I'd rather not go that route. Any other tips?
I am still reading up and studying adjustment techniques but I can't just stop brewing altogether while I learn it completely.
Thanks!
Ca=<1
Mg=<1
HCO3=166
SO4-S=3
CaCO3=3
Cl=5
Na=80
Total Alkalinity=151
pH=8.5
That is from Wards lab. It is not treated by a softener. Straight from the tap. I am fairly confident I can adjust most of the numbers from what I have learned but I would like advice on lowering the pH to a reasonable starting point for lighter beers. I have gotten some people telling me they wouldn't use the water at all and I should buy water. I'd rather not go that route. Any other tips?
I am still reading up and studying adjustment techniques but I can't just stop brewing altogether while I learn it completely.
Thanks!