zippyclown
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The IPA's I'm making don't have that juicy taste or aroma no matter what I do. The hops just always come across muted. My process is nailed down, from controlling temps, to sanitation, to everything in between. So yes I think it's my water.
After reading the water "sticky" and various other recommendations, I bought 10 gallons of spring water (poland springs). I added 2 teaspoons of gypsum and 2 teaspoons calcium chloride. 2% sauermalz as well, because what the hell.
I had a cleaner tasting IPA for sure. It tasted fine. No off flavors, etc. But still very muted hops despite a 3 oz flameout addition & hopstand that lasted 45 mins. I was expecting that "in your face" character.
Here's the water analysis for the spring water I started with . Any ideas about what might be happening? I'd really like to finally get over this dumb hump.
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http://www.nestle-watersna.com/asset-library/documents/ps_eng.pdf
After reading the water "sticky" and various other recommendations, I bought 10 gallons of spring water (poland springs). I added 2 teaspoons of gypsum and 2 teaspoons calcium chloride. 2% sauermalz as well, because what the hell.
I had a cleaner tasting IPA for sure. It tasted fine. No off flavors, etc. But still very muted hops despite a 3 oz flameout addition & hopstand that lasted 45 mins. I was expecting that "in your face" character.
Here's the water analysis for the spring water I started with . Any ideas about what might be happening? I'd really like to finally get over this dumb hump.
Page 4:
http://www.nestle-watersna.com/asset-library/documents/ps_eng.pdf