My water profile

[cowboy7307]

 

[Donoroto]

Not terrible water, a tad high in sodium but not to worry. Unlikely a source of haziness. Good that they publish that, many of us had to buy a $45 water test to learn that.

 

[Craigerrr]

Not terrible water, a tad high in sodium but not to worry. Unlikely a source of haziness. Good that they publish that, many of us had to buy a $45 water test to learn that.

@Donoroto Would you think that the Sodium is SO4, or Na?

 

[TerryDowning]

@Donoroto Would you think that the Sodium is SO4, or Na?

Sodium is Na, SO4 is either Sulfates (Alkalinity?) or English ale Yeast from Fermentis

 

[Craigerrr]

Sodium is Na, SO4 is either Sulfates (Alkalinity?) or English ale Yeast from Fermentis

Ya, so the report doesn't list the sulfate level. Not crucial to know, but important to be able to determine chloride to Sulfate ratio.
At the end of the day, if the beer is good, the beer is good, eliminate the chloromine and make beer!

 

[cowboy7307]

Thanks for all the info

 

[Daniel Parshley]

Ya, so the report doesn't list the sulfate level. Not crucial to know, but important to be able to determine chloride to Sulfate ratio.
At the end of the day, if the beer is good, the beer is good, eliminate the chloromine and make beer!

Agree on the chloride/sulfate ratio. I had the Wards Lab Brewers Test done (well spent money) and it told me what I had already learned. My water is good for dark brews like browns and not good for IPAs. Distilled water works, when needed. The advanced brewers know what to add to fix the balance in their water. A relatively cheap filter on my sink did wonders for water quality, both ale and coffee brewing.

 

[Craigerrr]

Agree on the chloride/sulfate ratio. I had the Wards Lab Brewers Test done (well spent money) and it told me what I had already learned. My water is good for dark brews like browns and not good for IPAs. Distilled water works, when needed. The advanced brewers know what to add to fix the balance in their water. A relatively cheap filter on my sink did wonders for water quality, both ale and coffee brewing.

Water chemistry in brewing is really no different than balancing any other ingredients, like different malts, hops and yeast for different styles of beer. Time and experience brings knowledge and understanding.