newbie mistake with Gypsum overdose - can it be fixed

[arcadiaacres]

I posted this in the general thread a few days ago but then discovered this forum. I'm wondering if there's a some Brew Science experts that can help.

For my third batch of beer, I found a recipe for a Chocolate Raspberry Stout. The recipe called for "gypsum to create hard water" which I purchased and which came in a small ziploc baggie. I added the gypsum at the start of the boil but it wasn't until later that I noticed the instructions on the gypsum said to use 1-2 tsp per 5 gal. I had put the entire amount, 2 oz, into the boil.

I have since learned NOT to mess with trying to modify the water composition (at least at my level of expertise), but I didn't realize that was what the gypsum was for in the recipe. I have now read and will adhere to what Mr. Palmer says: if your water tastes good, your beer will taste good.

For now, I'm letting this stuff sit in a secondary and just see what happens. But, I'm wondering if there is any kind of scientific approach (i.e. adding something at this point) to counter-acting all that gypsum.

The original thread is here: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/can-beer-saved-303138/

thanks in advance

 

[ajdelange]

As to undoing the addition there is nothing that can be done at this point. However, I would taste the beer - now. The strong flavors in a stout can mask many an error - this is why it is often recommended as the first thing a new all grain brewer should try. If it is awful you can dump it. If not too awful, then let it ferment out and try again.

 

[two_one_seven]

Nope nothing can be done. But the good news is you have made beer. Don't worry and chalk it up to experience. I wouldn't dump it even if it seems awful. Finish it out put it away and come back later. You worked hard on it so give it a chance.