Water Test Report - Charlotte, NC

[FredTheNuke]

For anyone that may be interested or need the information (it looks to be some GOOD Pilsner water):

pH 8.2
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Est, ppm 68
Electrical Conductivity, mmho/cm 0.11
Cations / Anions, me/L 0.9 / 0.9
ppm
Sodium, Na 5
Potassium, K 2
Calcium, Ca 9
Magnesium, Mg 2
Total Hardness, CaCO3 31
Nitrate, NO3-N 0.2 (SAFE)
Sulfate, SO4-S 4
Chloride, Cl 9
Carbonate, CO3 3
Bicarbonate, HCO3 21
Total Alkalinity, CaCO3 22
Total Phosphorus, P 0.61
Total Iron, Fe < 0.01
"<" - Not Detected / Below Detection Limit

 

[mabrungard]

I agree.

 

[mavrik]

Was this done by Ward Labs? What part of Charlotte?

 

[FredTheNuke]

Yes done by Ward. Sample taken after 5 minute cold side purge. Area is North Charlotte (Highland Creek - western edge of the University Area).

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[mavrik]

Thanks, can I ask what water additions you made if any? I brew pale ale's predominantly. According to EZwatercalculator I need to add some acidulated malt, calcium chloride and epsom salt

 

[ajdelange]

I use about 1.4 grams CaCl2 in 5 gal and nothing else with water like this. This will give you about 20 ppm Ca++ and 36 ppm Cl-. That's more calcium than Pilsen water but not enough to destroy the 'soft' quality of the beer. The mash gets 2 - 3% sauermalz.

 

[FredTheNuke]

What AJ said. AJ = Chemistry Guru

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[mavrik]

Thanks, I'm just delving into water chemistry. It started with finding a way to remove chlorine from our wonderful charlotte tap water. then a complete look at the profile and potential additions.