CereousBrewer
Well-Known Member
...with the following results:
We have our own private well.
pH 7.8
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Est 313
Electrical Conductivity, mmho/cm 0.52
Cations / Anions, me/L 5.4 / 5.1
Sodium, Na 2
Potassium, K < 1
Calcium, Ca 52
Magnesium, Mg 32
Total Hardness, CaCO3 263
Nitrate, NO3-N 1.0 (SAFE)
Sulfate, SO4-S 5
Chloride, Cl 4
Carbonate, CO3 < 1
Bicarbonate, HCO3 281
Total Alkalinity, CaCO3 231
I'm quite familiar with water chemistry but am still new to brewing and am wondering if I need to adjust any of the parameters. I reviewed Palmer's book and HBT, and am specifically wondering if I need to adjust the Calcium to the 80-100ppm range for my mash/sparge water.
As I'm still learning, I'm brewing simple, low gravity ales for now.
Any input would be appreciated...thanks!
We have our own private well.
pH 7.8
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Est 313
Electrical Conductivity, mmho/cm 0.52
Cations / Anions, me/L 5.4 / 5.1
Sodium, Na 2
Potassium, K < 1
Calcium, Ca 52
Magnesium, Mg 32
Total Hardness, CaCO3 263
Nitrate, NO3-N 1.0 (SAFE)
Sulfate, SO4-S 5
Chloride, Cl 4
Carbonate, CO3 < 1
Bicarbonate, HCO3 281
Total Alkalinity, CaCO3 231
I'm quite familiar with water chemistry but am still new to brewing and am wondering if I need to adjust any of the parameters. I reviewed Palmer's book and HBT, and am specifically wondering if I need to adjust the Calcium to the 80-100ppm range for my mash/sparge water.
As I'm still learning, I'm brewing simple, low gravity ales for now.
Any input would be appreciated...thanks!