JDL
Well-Known Member
I have used Bru'n water for 5 batches now and the first 3 were spot on but the last two have come in off based on measurement.
First I am using RO water and the TDS is around 5-6 according to the meter while I am filtering it. I also use a Thermoworks 8689 pH meter that I calibrate right before using.
This batch had an estimated pH of 5.37 and came in at 5.01. Which just seems to large to be the pH meter and I am sure I am doing something wrong. I measured out each thing on a calibrated scale or for mL of lactic acid I used a graduated cylinder to make sure I had the right amount.
Appreciate any advice people have to get it dialed back in to where it was the first 3 uses. Of course the beers are different and the grains might be playing a part in it. But all of this has come from the same sack of 2 row as the base of each beer.
I also no sparge so I start off with the complete amount of water needed and treat it all before I start my RIMS.
On the positive side I am sure I will still make beer and it will be tasty from what I can tell when I read about mashing around 5.
First I am using RO water and the TDS is around 5-6 according to the meter while I am filtering it. I also use a Thermoworks 8689 pH meter that I calibrate right before using.
This batch had an estimated pH of 5.37 and came in at 5.01. Which just seems to large to be the pH meter and I am sure I am doing something wrong. I measured out each thing on a calibrated scale or for mL of lactic acid I used a graduated cylinder to make sure I had the right amount.
Appreciate any advice people have to get it dialed back in to where it was the first 3 uses. Of course the beers are different and the grains might be playing a part in it. But all of this has come from the same sack of 2 row as the base of each beer.
I also no sparge so I start off with the complete amount of water needed and treat it all before I start my RIMS.
On the positive side I am sure I will still make beer and it will be tasty from what I can tell when I read about mashing around 5.