I have read through as many of these water threads as I can find, and have played with the water calculators to where I think I am on the right track, but am looking for a little reassurance, I guess.
I live in Chicago and want to brew a light colored beer without resorting to dilution-if possible. Profile is below, and water is treated with campden tablet the night before brew day.
Calcium 37.5
Magnesium 13.3
Sodium 10
Sulfate 30.4
Chloride 18.8
BiCarb 128.6
Tot Alk 106
Total Hard 147/Permanent 42
PH 7.8
In summary, it appears that additions of .4 grams per gallon of both, Gypsum and Calcium Chloride, as well as about .5 Milliliters of Lactic Acid per gallon (Mash and Sparge) water gets me where I am trying to go.
I've taken this as far as I can go on my own, and thanks to all for any help or suggestions.
I live in Chicago and want to brew a light colored beer without resorting to dilution-if possible. Profile is below, and water is treated with campden tablet the night before brew day.
Calcium 37.5
Magnesium 13.3
Sodium 10
Sulfate 30.4
Chloride 18.8
BiCarb 128.6
Tot Alk 106
Total Hard 147/Permanent 42
PH 7.8
In summary, it appears that additions of .4 grams per gallon of both, Gypsum and Calcium Chloride, as well as about .5 Milliliters of Lactic Acid per gallon (Mash and Sparge) water gets me where I am trying to go.
I've taken this as far as I can go on my own, and thanks to all for any help or suggestions.