water profile suggestions

[iceroadbrew]

Hi just wondering if theres anyone keen on water chem. That can take a quick glance at my numbers to see what styles are most suitable for my profile. Thanks in advance!


30-Nov-12
Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3)
16.3 mg/L

pH
7.13 pH units
Major Ions

Calcium
7.9 mg/L

Chloride
3.9 mg/L

Hardness
30.4 mg/L

Magnesium SM4110:B
2.6 mg/L

Sodium
2.1 mg/L

Sulphate 4 mg/L

 

[BigEd]

Your water appears to be very soft and very low in mineral content. It's an excellent starting point as it is pretty simple to add required brewing ions as opposed to taking them out or diluting. As is the water is too low in Calcium for any beer but adding some in the form of Calcium Chloride or Calcium Sulphate (depending on the beer style) is easy. I strongly suggest you check out the wealth of information on the topic here at the HBT Brewing Science Section.