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I put the numbers into the EZ Water Calculator. I added the grain bill for a 21st Amendment Brew Free or Die IPA clone. With those numbers my pH was still high. So I used the ph DOWN area to put in mash water additions. With the sparge water checkboxes unchecked, I added 3 grams of gypsum, 5...

Hey all! I finally got my results from the pre-water softener sample I sent to Ward Labs (the first container they sent must have gotten lost in the mail so there was a big delay). I'm going to start scrutinizing the results myself from what I have learned over the past weeks, but I also...

All good input/suggestions. Thanks! It does sound like you guys concur that using my pre-softened water will (quite likely) be the better choice of a starting chemistry. From there, I could neutralize the alkalinity and boost some of the minerals. We'll have to see what the new report...

Fair enough. I assume I'll be treating the water in some way, especially as I try to match a profile for a certain beer style or group of styles. Would you say it is easier to treat alkalinity or to remove sodium? Thanks!

I sampled some of the water just as it comes into the house (before water softener). The water appears perfectly clear. Tastes fine. No discoloration when I poured some onto a white napkin. It may be fine; akin to spring water. I just ordered another test from Ward so that I know what I have...

Thanks for the tip ajdelange. I'll definitely try that. I do have a place to get water right where it comes into the house. There is a threaded(!) faucet. I didn't try it last night or taste it. I'll let it run into a 5 gallon bucket for awhile then take a sample upstairs. Check the color...

Just saw the connection mabrungard = Bru'n Water. Very cool. Thanks again!

Thanks bobbrews and mabrungard! I was just thinking the same thing mabrungard. You're right, I do have well water that runs through a water softener. I know enough to make the connection between bobbrews high sodium comment and the water softener. I'll have to look closer at the pipes and see...

Hey all! I recently sent a water sample to Ward Laboratories and I got the results. I plan to spend time with the Bru'n Water worksheet (probably a lot of time), but I thought I would post the results here and see what your initial thoughts are. I know there are a lot of knowledgeable people on...

Thanks again Yooper!

I brewed a Cream Ale 6 weeks ago. I followed Jamil's recipe in Brewing Classic Styles. I pitched a 2 liter starter with White Labs WLP001 California Ale yeast. I started fermentation at 60 F (ambient) in the basement for 24 hours, then moved it upstairs at 65 F (ambient) (...probably could...

Thanks Yooper! Your response is exactly what I was looking for. I do have an extra a growler. I'll put some in there.

Four months ago I put together my first mead. I screwed it up some and it ended up with some Lalvin 71-B and Montrachet (red) yeast in my 1 gallon batch. It has cleared up well. I haven't checked the gravity yet. ...I'm not sure what gravity I'm looking for. Anyway, my plan is to siphon to...

I'm pretty psyched that the grain is coming so soon. I thought there would be a longer wait. :) I'm wondering about the possibility of picking up the grain on Sunday the 19th. It doesn't appear that the pickup site has hours on Sunday. As luck would have it, I had booked a night in Armory...

Hey all! I just added request for 2 sacks: CM-2ROW and BZ-PILS. I appreciate the effort of the organizers. Thank you!

Hey all! This next batch of beer will be my second all-grain brew; my first was Jamil's American Pale Ale. This time, I would like to do a slightly simpler recipe with a little less grain. I would like to make a Czech Pilsener, but I don't have the means to lager. So instead, I've decided to...

Thanks all! @periwinkle1239 -- Thanks for the constructive criticism. :) I definitely need to review mash temperatures and water volumes. @kyleobie and barleyhole -- Thanks for the blog validation.

I just posted a thread about my first all-grain batch this last Sunday (the "March haters Ale" post). I chose to do an American Pale Ale. On my blog I outline the recipe and the process I used, along with pictures. Also, I have read a lot of good words about the recipes that shelly_belly...

Hey all! After brewing a few extract beers, I decided to invest in some more equipment and try some all-grain brewing. This last Sunday I brewed Jamil's American Pale Ale recipe from Brewing Classic Styles. I called it, "March Haters Ale." I *think* everything went alright. I'm a bit uncertain...

I read somewhere that they should be used within 3 weeks.