dfohio
Well-Known Member
I just got my water report back after being suspicious about my water.
pH 7.3
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Est 780
Electrical Conductivity, mmho/cm 1.30
Cations / Anions, me/L 15.2 / 15.3
ppm
Sodium, Na 22
Potassium, K 16
Calcium, Ca 137
Magnesium, Mg 84
Total Hardness, CaCO3 693
Nitrate, NO3-N < 0.1 (SAFE)
Sulfate, SO4-S 64
Chloride, Cl 3
Carbonate, CO3 < 1
Bicarbonate, HCO3 687
Total Alkalinity, CaCO3 563
"<" - Not Detected / Below Detection Limit
I keep getting harsh bitterness if I had a late hop addition. I like to brew Altbier and German lagers. Any suggestions? Is dilution my only option?
pH 7.3
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Est 780
Electrical Conductivity, mmho/cm 1.30
Cations / Anions, me/L 15.2 / 15.3
ppm
Sodium, Na 22
Potassium, K 16
Calcium, Ca 137
Magnesium, Mg 84
Total Hardness, CaCO3 693
Nitrate, NO3-N < 0.1 (SAFE)
Sulfate, SO4-S 64
Chloride, Cl 3
Carbonate, CO3 < 1
Bicarbonate, HCO3 687
Total Alkalinity, CaCO3 563
"<" - Not Detected / Below Detection Limit
I keep getting harsh bitterness if I had a late hop addition. I like to brew Altbier and German lagers. Any suggestions? Is dilution my only option?