I just moved and I am taking my hobby of 3 months to the next level. I have a water test and looking to adjust the water for better results. Next 2 beers I am planing are an Apricot Blonde and Red Ale.
I am looking at Brewer's Friend calculator and EZ water spreadsheet. Not sure if I am reading these correctly.
My water test results are as follows.
Calcium - 9.0
Magnesium - 1.5
Sodium - 6.0
Chloride - 6.4
Sulfate - 3.6
Bicarbonate - 35.3
PH 8.19
Hardness - 22.4
I have figured if I add the following I should have the chemistry close but the pH is still 5.69 is says to get it to 5.4-5.6 by adding Acidulated Malt or?
4 grams - Calcium Chloride
2 grams - Chalk CaCO3
4 grams - Epsom Salt
Suggestions
Thank you
I am looking at Brewer's Friend calculator and EZ water spreadsheet. Not sure if I am reading these correctly.
My water test results are as follows.
Calcium - 9.0
Magnesium - 1.5
Sodium - 6.0
Chloride - 6.4
Sulfate - 3.6
Bicarbonate - 35.3
PH 8.19
Hardness - 22.4
I have figured if I add the following I should have the chemistry close but the pH is still 5.69 is says to get it to 5.4-5.6 by adding Acidulated Malt or?
4 grams - Calcium Chloride
2 grams - Chalk CaCO3
4 grams - Epsom Salt
Suggestions
Thank you