In this episode of the Quality-focused Pro Brewers Podcast, Hendo from Rockstar Brewer Academy and Adsy delve into the crucial yet often overlooked aspect of brewing – water chemistry. They aim to demystify how water, which constitutes 95% of beer, influences beer flavor and quality. The discussion highlights common mistakes brewers make by focusing too much on malt, hops, and yeast while neglecting water. Key challenges such as setting clear water chemistry objectives, understanding water’s role in beer’s flavor profile, and the limitations of relying on algorithms for water adjustments are explored. They advise brewers to prioritize beer pH, sulfate to chloride ratio, and calcium concentration over historical water profiles. Practical tips include getting water tested, proper use of brewing salts, and the importance of managing pH through all brewing stages. The insights aim to empower brewers to improve beer quality significantly by mastering water chemistry.
00:00 Introduction to Brewing Water Chemistry
00:53 The Importance of Water in Brewing
03:33 Challenges and Common Mistakes in Brewing Water Chemistry
06:14 Understanding Water Profiles and Why Relying on the Beersmith, Brew Father or Brewer’s Friend Algorithm Is Bullsh*t
08:14 Historical Water Profiles: Myths and Realities
13:25 The Importance of Testing Your Water at a reputable Lab
17:18 The 3 Key “Flavour Numbers” in Brewing Water Chemistry
20:42 Understanding Calcium in Beer
21:37 The Impact of Beer Color on pH in Brewing
22:32 Adjusting pH with Malts
25:07 The Role of pH in Beer Flavor
26:09 Using Bru’n Water Spreadsheet
12:05 Controlling Beer pH During Brewing
32:00 Tips for Managing Beer pH
34:25 Avoiding Common pH Mistakes
39:04 Final Thoughts on Water Chemistry
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