Deer Park Spring Water

[cregan13]

I am not much of a chemist. Has anyone used Deer Park Spring Water to brew before? What adjustments need to be made to it? I appreciate any advice.

Thanks

 

[OrangeCatBrewery]

Here is the link to Deer Park. You can find the full report and download it PDF. Not sure about adjustments. I use Deer Park Spring Water and I like it. I used Deer Park Drinking Water one time and I didnt like the results.

http://www.deerparkwater.com/KnowH2O/OurSources.aspx

 

[bradfordmonk]

Nevermind, I think I can add some Gypsum and be good.

According to info I found...

Deer Park Spring Water has following:

Ca+2: 3.8
Mg+2: 1.2
SO4-2: 6.0
Na+: 2.8
Cl-: 0
HCO3-: 32.9

Two things it seems low on is Ca and SO4, which Gyspum fixes. So according to this calculator, I need 1.5 or so tsp of Gypsum to get me in all stars.

Question is, do I need Cl-? I assume having none is better? I really don't know. Anyone can help? If I add 6 grams of Canning Salts I get a better balance.

I mostly brew belgian style beers, so what profile should I look to match.

 

[Beenym88]

I know this thread is super old but I’m interested. I also use deer park but the water report gives a wide spectrum so there’s no way to know what the water really is. I’m curious to know if you ended up adjusting it.