bierhaus15
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I got a new water source and sent a sample to ward labs to see how it compared to my old one. I was pretty shocked when I saw this:
pH 7.5
Sodium, Na 11
Calcium, Ca 81
Magnesium, Mg 26
Total Hardness, CaCO3 311
Sulfate, SO4-S 5
Chloride, Cl 22
Bicarbonate, HCO3 360
Total Alkalinity, CaCO3 295
My old water wasn't nearly this hard and actually spot on for bitters/darker colored beers, which are the styles I most commonly brew. Should I even bother brewing with this water or just go buy a RO system? I've never really messed with water chemistry since I didn't have to and needless to say I don't quite understand it all. This water report has me worried. Any suggestions on what to do? :cross:
pH 7.5
Sodium, Na 11
Calcium, Ca 81
Magnesium, Mg 26
Total Hardness, CaCO3 311
Sulfate, SO4-S 5
Chloride, Cl 22
Bicarbonate, HCO3 360
Total Alkalinity, CaCO3 295
My old water wasn't nearly this hard and actually spot on for bitters/darker colored beers, which are the styles I most commonly brew. Should I even bother brewing with this water or just go buy a RO system? I've never really messed with water chemistry since I didn't have to and needless to say I don't quite understand it all. This water report has me worried. Any suggestions on what to do? :cross: