Optimize your brewing water for any beer style. Enter your current water profile and brewing parameters to get precise salt addition recommendations.
Target Calcium (Ca) ppm:
30
Target Magnesium (Mg) ppm:
5
Target Sulfate (SO4) ppm:
20
Target Chloride (Cl) ppm:
Target Bicarbonate (HCO3) ppm:
Gypsum (CaSO4):
0.717 g
Calcium Chloride (CaCl2):
1.586 g
Epsom Salt (MgSO4):
1.013 g
Baking Soda (NaHCO3):
0.826 g
Table Salt (NaCl):
-0.601 g
Final Calcium (Ca) ppm:
30.002
Final Magnesium (Mg) ppm:
4.999
Final Sulfate (SO4) ppm:
39.743
Final Chloride (Cl) ppm:
Final Sodium (Na) ppm:
-0.52
Final Bicarbonate (HCO3) ppm:
30.013
Based on your inputs, the recommended salt additions will help you achieve a water profile optimized for your chosen beer style. This should contribute to better mash pH control and enhanced flavor characteristics in your final brew.
Understanding water chemistry is crucial for brewing consistent and high-quality beer. This calculator helps you determine the precise mineral additions needed to achieve your target water profile.
The conversion from grams of mineral salt to parts per million (ppm) in a given volume of water is calculated as follows:
ppm = (grams_of_salt * 1000) / volume_liters
Let's say you want to adjust 20 liters of water to achieve a specific mineral profile for a Pale Ale.
Achieving the perfect water profile is key to unlocking the full potential of your brew.
Water chemistry significantly impacts mash pH, enzyme activity, hop utilization, yeast health, and the overall flavor and mouthfeel of your beer.
Common minerals include Gypsum (calcium sulfate), Calcium Chloride, Epsom Salt (magnesium sulfate), and Chalk (calcium carbonate).
Yes, distilled or RO water is a great starting point as it's a blank slate, allowing you to build your water profile from scratch with precise mineral additions.
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