Doc Robinson
Well-Known Member
Im trying to brew a mild (balanced) pale ale with an SRM of between 5 & 7 (OG @ 1.040 and IBU @ 20).
I have a tap water profile with:
Ca @ 81 ppm
Mg @ 27 ppm
Alkalinity as CaCO3 @ 197
Using John Palmer's nomograph and formulas (as integrated into the EZ Water Adjustment Spreadsheet), I calculate my Residual Alkalinity @ 123.
For 15 gallons of water (1:1 ratio of tap water to distilled), I cut the numbers above in half. The nomograph indicates my profile is best for 10 to 15 SRM and my chloride to sulfate ratio is best suited for a very bitter style.
I calculate that if I add 10g Gypsum, 10g of Calcium Chloride, 8g of Epsom Salt, and 10g of table salt to the entire 15 gallon volume, Ill end up with an RA of -9 (best for 4 to 9 SRM) and a 1:1 ratio of chloride to sulfate (best for a balanced profile) in addition to that, all of my minerals are within the target range.
With these results, it would seem that my ending water profile would be about perfect for the style Im trying to brew.
Am I missing anything?
I have a tap water profile with:
Ca @ 81 ppm
Mg @ 27 ppm
Alkalinity as CaCO3 @ 197
Using John Palmer's nomograph and formulas (as integrated into the EZ Water Adjustment Spreadsheet), I calculate my Residual Alkalinity @ 123.
For 15 gallons of water (1:1 ratio of tap water to distilled), I cut the numbers above in half. The nomograph indicates my profile is best for 10 to 15 SRM and my chloride to sulfate ratio is best suited for a very bitter style.
I calculate that if I add 10g Gypsum, 10g of Calcium Chloride, 8g of Epsom Salt, and 10g of table salt to the entire 15 gallon volume, Ill end up with an RA of -9 (best for 4 to 9 SRM) and a 1:1 ratio of chloride to sulfate (best for a balanced profile) in addition to that, all of my minerals are within the target range.
With these results, it would seem that my ending water profile would be about perfect for the style Im trying to brew.
Am I missing anything?