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Ingredients / What's the difference between melanoiden and aromatic malt?
« on: January 26, 2010, 02:34:38 pm »
I'm curous because I see them being used as substitutes in some recipes.
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All Grain Brewing / Re: Using water spreadsheets
« on: January 23, 2010, 11:04:36 am »I already posted this in another thread but will post it here again:I just downloaded the ezWaterCalculator and agree that it is very easy to use and probably easier for someone new to water adjustments. Palmer's spreadsheet is a little intimidating and it took me a while to understand what I was looking for. I didn't understand the relationship between additional alkalinity needed, additional alkalinity contributed and resulting mash RA.
There is nice video how to use ezWaterCalculator:
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f128/water-modification-videos-ths-spreadsheet-144461/
You can get it from here.
http://www.ezwatercalculator.com/
I also tried Palmer's spreadsheet but I think that ezWaterCalculator is simpler.
Never tried Kai's spreadsheet.
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General Homebrew Discussion / Post mash water adjustments
« on: December 24, 2009, 10:27:32 am »
I use Palmer's spreadsheet to calculate mash water chemistry but I'm looking to improve my beer further. I have very soft water and have been adding gypsum (2-3 grams) to the boil on my hoppy beers. What guidelines or tips can you give me for other boil additions? What effects do calcium chloride, baking soda and chalk have when added to the boil? Can you add any of these in the keg and achieve the desired results?