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  1. Druman07

    First Go At Water Chemistry

    You have full control now. Tap water chemistry can vary depending on time of year. I can't say personally how much impact water chemistry has on taste, but I know what my water makeup and PH is for every brew, I keep careful notes, and hopefully all this information will help me make better beer...
  2. Druman07

    Why was my Porter mash pH 4.99...does it matter?

    I follow the same mantra also, and calibrate everytime I brew. I was looking at the Thermworks PH meter which is tempting due to its reasonable price, but my current method is working for me so I can't really justify the expense at this time. Measurement is ball park because my meter only goes...
  3. Druman07

    Why was my Porter mash pH 4.99...does it matter?

    Not much you can do at this point, keep notes so you know to adjust PH for the next time around. I find the difference between my calculator and actual can be up to .2, with the calculator always being on the high side.
  4. Druman07

    How to dispose of a bottle of lactic acid (88%)

    I understand it has a very long shelf life. Don't believe it is harmful to the environment in home brew amounts.
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