brewfun said:Unfortunately, this isn't readable to me. You seem to need a new ink cartridge.
Water modifications are for two reasons: mash pH and flavor goals. Lacking more information about your methods and goals, there isn't too much to tell you.
NBBrewer said:Thanks Brewfun. I reposted a photo of my water report. Scanning doesn't use ink. Should I add some calcium sulphite to add calcium and lower my pH to between 5.2 and 5.5 before or after the mash and boil? I suppose my sparge water pH should be adjusted as well.
brewfun said:Unfortunately, this isn't readable to me. You seem to need a new ink cartridge.
Water modifications are for two reasons: mash pH and flavor goals. Lacking more information about your methods and goals, there isn't too much to tell you.
NBBrewer said:I am also looking into using acidulated malt to bring my pH down so the enzymes can convert the starches to fermentable sugars.
NBBrewer said:Should I add some calcium sulphite to add calcium and lower my pH to between 5.2 and 5.5 before or after the mash and boil? I suppose my sparge water pH should be adjusted as well.
NBBrewer said:I am also looking into using acidulated malt to bring my pH down so the enzymes can convert the starches to fermentable sugars.