My Efficiency Sucks

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by Fattymcphatty, May 23, 2015.

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  1. Fattymcphatty

    Fattymcphatty Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2014 Michigan

    ...which leads to the next question...where do I find the water report for my city (Kalamazoo)? The city website has a report, but it doesn't seem to have the mineral levels of what's important for brewing. Anyone know how to go about getting that?
     
    #41 Fattymcphatty, May 28, 2015
  2. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Call the city water authority.
     
    #42 VikeMan, May 28, 2015
  3. pweis909

    pweis909 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,250) Aug 13, 2005 Wisconsin
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    Can you say what maltsters you've had good luck with? I believe I have mostly used Briess but possibly have also used weyermann
     
    #43 pweis909, May 28, 2015
  4. Brew_Betty

    Brew_Betty Initiate (0) Jan 5, 2015 Wisconsin

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  5. Fattymcphatty

    Fattymcphatty Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2014 Michigan

    I was directed here for the water info...I don't know how to read it, but I think it's missing what I need...

    http://www.kalamazoocity.org/component/docman/doc_download/3841-2013-water-quality-report?Itemid=531
     
    #45 Fattymcphatty, May 28, 2015
  6. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    #46 VikeMan, May 28, 2015
  7. Fattymcphatty

    Fattymcphatty Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2014 Michigan

    Not gonna lie...it'd be awesome if someone could spell this out for me...
     
    #47 Fattymcphatty, May 29, 2015
  8. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Ca = Calcium
    Mg = Magnesium
    Na = Sodium
    Cl = Chloride
    SO4 = Sulfates
    Alkalinity as HCO3 or CaCO3 = Alkalinity as Bicarbonate or Alkalinity as Calcium Carbonate

    Also, I'd recommend reading the Water Knowledge pages at Bru'nWater, and the White Papers at @utahbeerdude's site.
     
    #48 VikeMan, May 29, 2015
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