Bru'n Water Series

Brewing Water Chemistry:

Below are some articles that explore water chemistry using the incredible Bru'n Water Spreadsheet.

Water chemistry, while considered the last frontier for many brewers, has a tremendous impact on the finished beer. It is essential to know your basic water source, whether tap, reverse osmosis, or distilled water. Adding gypsum can help sharpen bitterness and increase the beer's perceived dryness. Calcium chloride can be deployed to round out malt flavors and a softer perceived mouthfeel.

In all cases, properly managing mash pH is critical to ensure complete conversion and maximum malt and hop flavors from your all-grain brewing.