brausawyer
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Hey all,
I am starting to build my brewing water from scratch using distilled water and adding salts. I will brew a Vienna ale next and I figure lots of chalk (4 teaspoons), 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 5 grams of gypsum, a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of calcium chloride. This is for 12 gallons of mash and sparge water. My question is, what do I use for calcium chloride? My brew supply shop has gypsum and chalk and baking soda and salt (not iodized) are obvious. I used Brewer's Friend calculator to determine the alkalinity and amounts I listed above. I love this app and thanks to all who share their thoughts and opinions!
I am starting to build my brewing water from scratch using distilled water and adding salts. I will brew a Vienna ale next and I figure lots of chalk (4 teaspoons), 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 5 grams of gypsum, a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of calcium chloride. This is for 12 gallons of mash and sparge water. My question is, what do I use for calcium chloride? My brew supply shop has gypsum and chalk and baking soda and salt (not iodized) are obvious. I used Brewer's Friend calculator to determine the alkalinity and amounts I listed above. I love this app and thanks to all who share their thoughts and opinions!
