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    EZ Water Spreadsheet Question

    Both of these replies were extremely helpful. The time you didn't need to take, but did, to help a fledgling like me is much appreciated. As for the sulfate levels... I have no idea haha yuck. Diarrhea is supposed to set in at sulfate levels above 400 ppm, but I've had no problems so I don't...
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    EZ Water Spreadsheet Question

    I recently started using EZ Water Calculator to try to estimate my mash pH. However, in the Sulfate column, it states: "If your water report gives Sulfate as Sulfur (SO4-S) such as a Ward Lab's report, multiply by that by 3 to get SO4" I indeed do have my water tested from Ward, and they...
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    Does not boiling strike water negate any later efforts to prevent hotside aeration?

    Interesting experiment. I would have been really interested to see how both beers compared 3-6 months down the line
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    Does not boiling strike water negate any later efforts to prevent hotside aeration?

    I can't imagine any reason that unboiled strike water wouldn't be completely saturated with oxygen. Wouldn't the trouble that an all grain brewer using unboiled strike water goes through to prevent splashing, bubbling etc. be all in vain? Interested to see thoughts
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