Ca: 57
Mg: 29
Na: 112
Cl: 205
SO4: 63
HCO3: 182
this is my water profile.
I understand that balance is strongly affected by the ratio Cl/SO4
You can see my Cl is very high.
Most water adjustment tool show that this water profile is good for malty amber beer. I find that quite true - these are the best beers I've made.
If I'd like to shift the balance the other way, could I just add some SO4 ? (by using gypsum) or will these concentrations be too much?
If I'll add 4 grams gypsum , EZ spreadsheet says this:
Ca: 110
Mg: 29
Na: 112
Cl: 205
SO4: 194
CaCO3: 149
so I get about 1:1 ratio, like London water ( but at 6 times the ppm ).
Is this addition a good idea for British beers?
thanks
Mg: 29
Na: 112
Cl: 205
SO4: 63
HCO3: 182
this is my water profile.
I understand that balance is strongly affected by the ratio Cl/SO4
You can see my Cl is very high.
Most water adjustment tool show that this water profile is good for malty amber beer. I find that quite true - these are the best beers I've made.
If I'd like to shift the balance the other way, could I just add some SO4 ? (by using gypsum) or will these concentrations be too much?
If I'll add 4 grams gypsum , EZ spreadsheet says this:
Ca: 110
Mg: 29
Na: 112
Cl: 205
SO4: 194
CaCO3: 149
so I get about 1:1 ratio, like London water ( but at 6 times the ppm ).
Is this addition a good idea for British beers?
thanks