Pilsner profile
A Pilsner is a style of beer developed in the town of Plzen (Pilsen) in the Czech Republic in the 1800’s. Also called pilsener or pils.
Hazy IPA profile
A Hazy IPA, also known as a NEIPA (New England Indian Pale Ale), is a style of IPA that uses fruit forward hops and is unfiltered and cloudy in appearance.
Water Hardness in Beer Brewing
Learning how water hardness affects your brewing helps manage pH and support yeast growth. Discover how to adjust hardness levels for perfect beers, whether increasing minerals or softening water.
Sulfate and your Brewing Water
Learning how Sulfate levels in brewing water influence hop bitterness and beer finish. Find out how to measure, adjust, and balance Sulfate for perfect brews.
pH and your Brewing Water
Learning how to adjust pH levels in brewing water and during the mash process is crucial for achieving the perfect beer. Discover tips on managing pH, alkalinity, and acids to improve fermentation and flavor.
Magnesium and your Brewing Water
Learning how to balance magnesium in brewing water is essential for yeast health and beer flavor. Explore ideal magnesium levels, testing methods, and adjustments for a perfect brew.
Is your Water Suitable to Brew Beer with?
When it comes to brewing beer, your water can make or break a good brew. And if you are homebrewing your beer you may be relying on city tap water or private well water.
Iron and your Brewing Water
Learn how high iron levels in brewing water can affect beer flavor, color, and fermentation, and discover methods to test and reduce iron content for better brewing results.
Chlorine and your brewing water
Learning how to remove chlorine from brewing water helps avoid off-flavors. Discover how to test and treat for chlorine and chloramines to keep your beer tasting great.
Chloride and your Brewing Water
Chloride is used to bring out the maltiness and sweetness of beer. Contributing to a more sophisticated beer when balanced correctly with other minerals in your water profile.
Calculating Dilution for Brewing Water Profiles
Learning how to calculate dilution in brewing helps adjust water profiles by reducing unwanted minerals. Use this guide to dilute minerals like calcium or magnesium for balanced brewing water.
Calcium and your Brewing Water
Learning how calcium levels affect brewing can refine your beer’s finish and flavor, whether you’re crafting a soft pilsner or a bold IPA. Explore how to adjust calcium in your water profile.
Bicarbonate and your Brewing Water
Learning how bicarbonate affects alkalinity and pH in brewing can help you optimize flavors for lighter and darker beer styles. Discover tips for adjusting bicarbonate in your water profile.
Alkalinity and your Brewing Water
Learning how to balance alkalinity in brewing helps achieve the ideal mash pH, improving flavor in both pale and dark beers. Find tips on adjusting water alkalinity for perfect brews.
