HollisBT
Well-Known Member
Just like the title states, I am wondering how much other brewers mess with their source water. I have been brewing for a few years now without making any water additions, but when I was recently talking with a brewer at a local micro he suggested adding CaSO4 to an IPA/DIPA, aiming for about 150ppm. This got me thinking and nerding out, about water profiles.
Looking at my water report I have seen that my municipalities water is generally pretty well rounded, only lacking a little bit overall to fit most beer style needs (mainly in SO4).
So how much do you other homebrewers nerd out over your water? Is there any online calculator that I can use to plug in my source water, desired ion levels, and it can tell me exactly what to add to it? So far the easiest one to use has been Kal's water chemistry calculator on brewers friend. I tried bru'n water, but it isn't very user friendly IMO.
Looking at my water report I have seen that my municipalities water is generally pretty well rounded, only lacking a little bit overall to fit most beer style needs (mainly in SO4).
So how much do you other homebrewers nerd out over your water? Is there any online calculator that I can use to plug in my source water, desired ion levels, and it can tell me exactly what to add to it? So far the easiest one to use has been Kal's water chemistry calculator on brewers friend. I tried bru'n water, but it isn't very user friendly IMO.