Zinc and your brewing water
Zinc plays a vital role in yeast health and fermentation. It’s an essential nutrient that supports yeast metabolism—but when present in excess, it can become toxic and lead to undesirable metallic off-flavors in your beer. How does Zinc affect your beer? Zinc helps promote healthy yeast activity by accelerating fermentation and preventing stuck fermentations. It […]
TDS and your Brewing Water
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) is a measurement of all inorganic and organic substances dissolved in water, such as minerals, salts, metals, and organic matter. In brewing, it can be used as a general indicator of mineral content in the water. What is the role of TDS in your brewing water? TDS does not directly impact […]
Sulfate to Chloride Ratio
The Sulfate to Chloride Ratio of your brewing water can help you determine how the combination of these ions will be perceived in the taste of your beer. These ratios will determine if your brewing water chemistry is more fitting for a beer that is more malt forward or more focused on bitterness. This difference […]
Sodium and your brewing water
Many brewers worry that using softened water might ruin their beer. But how exactly does sodium interact with your brew—and what levels are considered appropriate? How does Sodium affect your beer? Unlike many other water parameters, sodium doesn’t typically impact the fermentation process directly. However, when used in the right proportions, sodium can enhance the […]
Potassium and your brewing water
Potassium— found naturally in malt—is a key ion in wort and has subtle effects on both enzyme activity and flavor perception. While it’s present in nearly all brewing malts, understanding its thresholds and interactions helps you manage mash performance and final beer character. How does Potassium affect your beer? Potassium is required for yeast growth […]
Residual Alkalinity
Learning how Residual Alkalinity affects mash pH helps brewers optimize water chemistry for better beer. Discover ideal RA levels, calculations, and adjustments.
Copper and your brewing water
Copper is a common metal used in brewing equipment, but does it leech into your brewing water and what effect does it have on your beer? How does Copper affect your beer? Copper can be a beneficial chelating agent in your brewing water. Meaning that it will bind to other particles and prevent haze. But […]
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.
