drewskies_brewskies
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Hey everyone. I'm new to these forums and I need some help. I've been brewing for a few years now and until now I've only done extract and partial mash brewing. I'm making the jump to all grain, and I'm brewing my first batch this weekend - a red ale. I sent off a sample of my water and these are my results:
pH 7.2
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Est, ppm 63
Electrical Conductivity, mmho/cm 0.10
Cations / Anions, me/L 0.8 / 0.8
ppm
Sodium, Na 8
Potassium, K < 1
Calcium, Ca 6
Magnesium, Mg 1
Total Hardness, CaCO3 19
Nitrate, NO3-N 0.1 (SAFE)
Sulfate, SO4-S 2
Chloride, Cl 10
Carbonate, CO3 < 1
Bicarbonate, HCO3 22
Total Alkalinity, CaCO3 18
After spending a lot of time on these forums I've noticed that a lot of people suggest not messing with water chemistry on your first AG batch. I've made several PM batches using just my tap water and they've all turned out great! Would it be safe to brew with this water profile, but have some gypsum and/or epsom on hand just in case to control PH? Knowing that these additions will affect the taste. I really appreciate your help.
Cheers!
pH 7.2
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Est, ppm 63
Electrical Conductivity, mmho/cm 0.10
Cations / Anions, me/L 0.8 / 0.8
ppm
Sodium, Na 8
Potassium, K < 1
Calcium, Ca 6
Magnesium, Mg 1
Total Hardness, CaCO3 19
Nitrate, NO3-N 0.1 (SAFE)
Sulfate, SO4-S 2
Chloride, Cl 10
Carbonate, CO3 < 1
Bicarbonate, HCO3 22
Total Alkalinity, CaCO3 18
After spending a lot of time on these forums I've noticed that a lot of people suggest not messing with water chemistry on your first AG batch. I've made several PM batches using just my tap water and they've all turned out great! Would it be safe to brew with this water profile, but have some gypsum and/or epsom on hand just in case to control PH? Knowing that these additions will affect the taste. I really appreciate your help.
Cheers!