So I just received my first ward labs report. I am planning on brewing my first true pilsner now that I have my water report. I live in Aspen CO and have very pale ale/IPA friendly water. I am wondering what water changes it will take to create a CLASSIC light pilsner. I have a medium hard water that is generally easy for most style's but I'd like something RIGHT for my first true pilsner since its more or less an easy beer to brew provided you have the right water. My question is what do I do to soften the water to my desired profile? Shouldnt be to tough now that I have the actual water chemestry! My profile is as follows:
pH 8.1
ppm 290
Na 6
K 2
Ca 77
Mg 16
CaCO3 259
NO3 0.4
SO4 48
Cl 3
CO3 6
HCO3 122
CaCO3 111
P 0.28
no phosphorus
Iron - none detectable
Cheers,
JP-
pH 8.1
ppm 290
Na 6
K 2
Ca 77
Mg 16
CaCO3 259
NO3 0.4
SO4 48
Cl 3
CO3 6
HCO3 122
CaCO3 111
P 0.28
no phosphorus
Iron - none detectable
Cheers,
JP-