I just got my detailed report of my water from Ward lab. I was wondering if anyone can give me some advice on this water; if I would need to add gypsum and/or epsom salt since my chloride to sulfate ratio is high and I have low amounts of calcium? I wanted to make an Irish red ale for my next patch; This water profile would fit an Irish red wouldnt it?
Also, this is going to be my first all grain batch, so any guidance with this water would help
pH, 7.9
Sodium, Na 33
Potassium, K 1
Calcium, Ca 58
Magnesium, Mg 13
Total Hardness, CaCO3 199
Nitrate, NO3-N 5.2 (SAFE)
Sulfate, SO4-S 7
Chloride, Cl 77
Carbonate, CO3 < 1
Bicarbonate, HCO3 127
Total Alkalinity, CaCO3 104
Also, this is going to be my first all grain batch, so any guidance with this water would help
pH, 7.9
Sodium, Na 33
Potassium, K 1
Calcium, Ca 58
Magnesium, Mg 13
Total Hardness, CaCO3 199
Nitrate, NO3-N 5.2 (SAFE)
Sulfate, SO4-S 7
Chloride, Cl 77
Carbonate, CO3 < 1
Bicarbonate, HCO3 127
Total Alkalinity, CaCO3 104