Recent content by rdg929

All, I've spent some time on Bru'n water and decided on a lactic acid addition to the hot liqour tank and a gypsum addition directly to the mash. The final numbers I recieve are: Calcium(ppm)-- 97.4 Magnesium (ppm)--10.0 Sodium(ppm)--12.0 Sulfate(ppm)--156.5 Chloride(ppm)--22.0...

Great info I really appreciate it. I would say the hop character isn't harsh but not full and round. Not the resiny juicy hop flavor I get in great commercial examples. Though we were happy with the overall bitterness. For what it's worth, the 2 beers with gypsum used in boil did not seem...

This is what my reading this morning was leading me to believe, as well. My original solution was PH 5.2 but then I've read mixed results. If anyone can give me an idea of how I can properly acidify, that would be really great. :mug: Edit - I just noticed the link to Bru'n Water. I'll take a...

Hey all - posted this in recipes and it was suggested that I bring it over here because I may have a water issue. Here is my water: Filtered through whole house filter, then sent to Ward Labs: Water Profile Calcium(Ca): 36.0 ppm Magnesium(Mg): 10.0 ppm Sodium(Na): 12.0 ppm...

Thanks Bobbrews will do

Henryred - drinking at 50-55 degrees. Bobbrews - Looking at my water profile below, I think my sulfates and cholrides are within range? Also, bicarbonate seems to be ok too? I've been adjusting calcium with gypsum which is also bringing up sulfates, but still below Burton on Trent, etc. Ferm...

Yes until brewing...

Thanks for the quick responses! Hops were from Northern Brewer delivered about a week before brewing- kept cold.

I get some aroma but my brew buddy totally agrees its low. Put next to commercial examples and it pales in comparison. What aroma I do get we might describe as grass/herbal but even that is too low. Not getting the bright citrus / fruity. One of my thoughts would be overkilling with late and dry...

Hey all - been browsing for a couple weeks on phone app and loving it. I've been befuddled by my recent IPAs. 3 different beers IPAs, all with plenty of hops but all seriously lacking aroma. I've brewed 30 - 40 beers but took about year off prior to these. Can't say I specifically remember this...