Mr. Mojo Rising
Well-Known Member
I resently completed my first AG and I just loved it! I am less than satisfied with the overall taste of my first beer, just a plain old APA. It tasted very astringent and bitter right off and has settled a little after 4 weeks. I would characterize it as harsh. I did get a little crazy with crushing a pound or so with a rolling pin but the majority of the 17lb grainbill was crushed by NB. My efficiency was 79% and I mashed out, batch sparged with 168F water, equal amounts
After reading I think the culprit may be my local water. I called and got the profile.
Cal 60ppm
Sul 50ppm
Mag 55ppm
Chloride (Didn't know)
Na 20ppm
Bicarbonate 40ppm
Ph 9.3
How does this profile affect my beers in the future and what would the group suggest to fix it if indeed it is the problem?
After reading I think the culprit may be my local water. I called and got the profile.
Cal 60ppm
Sul 50ppm
Mag 55ppm
Chloride (Didn't know)
Na 20ppm
Bicarbonate 40ppm
Ph 9.3
How does this profile affect my beers in the future and what would the group suggest to fix it if indeed it is the problem?