WillieP
Well-Known Member
HI all,
I have a question about what would cause my brews to be more bitter than expected?? I've done a limited number of brews, extract, PM, partial boil, full boil, stove top BIAB, all kit stuff. Everything has came out drinkable, but much more bitter that I think it should have. I can't tell you the IBU of a given HB by taste, but I can tell if a Fat Tire clone tastes like an IPA.
This points at my water chemistry to me. I know my tap water is 'hard' and high in PH (7.6), but that's about it. I have requested a copy of my cities water test (I live in a town of 900 people), but haven't received anything yet. I'm not sure I would know what I'd be looking at if I do get a copy.
Tried to do a little research on here, but get lost quickly. I could try to go the RO route, but I'm not sure what to add back. ?? I could try the 'spring' water from a bottle fill station, but I hear that may be tap water from the city30 miles away. ??
I would like to brew this coming week-end and would welcome suggestion from those of you with more knowledge than myself.
Thanks in Advance!!
I have a question about what would cause my brews to be more bitter than expected?? I've done a limited number of brews, extract, PM, partial boil, full boil, stove top BIAB, all kit stuff. Everything has came out drinkable, but much more bitter that I think it should have. I can't tell you the IBU of a given HB by taste, but I can tell if a Fat Tire clone tastes like an IPA.
This points at my water chemistry to me. I know my tap water is 'hard' and high in PH (7.6), but that's about it. I have requested a copy of my cities water test (I live in a town of 900 people), but haven't received anything yet. I'm not sure I would know what I'd be looking at if I do get a copy.
Tried to do a little research on here, but get lost quickly. I could try to go the RO route, but I'm not sure what to add back. ?? I could try the 'spring' water from a bottle fill station, but I hear that may be tap water from the city30 miles away. ??
I would like to brew this coming week-end and would welcome suggestion from those of you with more knowledge than myself.
Thanks in Advance!!