High Volume Spring Water

[Dave46382]

In my town we have one of the highest volume springs in Indiana. I brew with this water and thought I would get a water report. Any input would be appreciated. Had Ward's measure Zinc, too.

 

[Vale71]

That's eccelent water that can be used with just small calcium chloride additions to zero out the alkalinity.
Testing for zinc is a waste of money BTW.

 

[Silver_Is_Money]

Nice water. As @Vale71 stated, CaCl2 is your friend here to boost Ca and Cl. Lighter colored lagers and ales will need a touch of acid also. Your SO4 is actually 72 ppm.

 

[Dave46382]

re: Zinc

Was reading about yeast health and Zinc and thought I would spend the extra $4 and see what was there.

 

[Vale71]

There's very little zinc in drinking water. What the yeast needs comes from the malt in the mash.