Stout

[metalpysko]

What's a good nutrient to Add for broken down water

 

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What's a good nutrient to Add for broken down water

What's broken down water?

 

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Reverse osmosis

 

[Yooper]

Reverse osmosis

You can use 1 teaspoon of calcium chloride in a 5 gallon batch in your mash and sparge water.

 

[mabrungard]

The most important ion needed for brewing is calcium. Bumping the Ca to at least 40 ppm is a good idea. In the case of a stout, having adequate alkalinity is an important component to avoid causing the mash pH to drop too low. Other ions such as chloride and sulfate are taste preferences. Read about brewing water requirements at the Water Knowledge page of the Bru'n Water website. Be careful with the amount of gypsum or calcium chloride added to the water as this further reduces the residual alkalinity and further depresses the mash pH.

 

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And that's all for a good coffee stout