Brewing water isn't an easy topic, but it’s an important one. Sometimes it seems like finding reliable information and advice requires an advanced chemistry degree. We’ve tried to simplify a complex subject into easy-to-understand pieces that are simultaneously accurate, accessible, and easy to apply.
Welcome
Hold on a minute: Do I need to bother with water chemistry?
Water Quality
Mash Chemistry
Flavor
What exactly is water anyway?
Ionic order
pH
Yeah, but what does pH have to do with ions?
Meet the cations (pronounced "cat eye ons")
Meet the anions (pronounced "an eye ons")
Calcium and bicarbonate
The approach
Water reports
What if my water's no good?
Measuring mash pH
Mash water additions
Other acidification measures
Flavor adjustment
How much do I add?
A word on chlorine
Additional resources
Thank You!
All Courses, Intermediate
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