Water Profiles - Why There Important in Brewing Beer

Understanding your local water profile can determainup in some minerals to reach the Yorkshire water
the best styles to brew in your area.profile.
Some city's have very soft water, It's usually betterFor this I usually use a program called ProMash.
to brew styles such as the Pilsner with soft water.It has everything you will need to bring your water
In England the water is usually harder, Which helpswhere you need to.
the maltyness in there Pale Ales.You still probably won't get all of your water profile
But each city and town in England has a lot ofwith out going over a bit.
differences from town to town and village to village.But you will have it at least so your beers will be
Knowing the basic water profile in Yorkshire can helpcloser to the actual brewing water.
you know how to change your local soft water.There are certain chemicals you will need in order to
Lets look at my water profile for Akron,Ohio andget your water straight.
Yorkshire,EnglandThese can be retrieved from your LHBS (Local
Water ProfileHomeBrew Shop).
Akron, OhioSome can be collected at your local Pharmacy.
Calcium (Ca)= 40.0The usual scale you will use to measure is on the
Magnesium (Mg)= 8.0Grams scale.
Sodium (Na)= 36.0Mineral List
Sulfate (SO4)= 75.0Epsom Salts
Chloride (C1)= 35.0Canning Salt
Bicarbonate (HC03)= 130.0Gypsum
PH= 7.34Baking Soda
Water ProfileCalcium Chloride
Yorkshire, EnglandChalk
Calcium (Ca)= 105.0You should have no problems getting these minerals.
Magnesium (Mg)= 17.0Once you get the hang of it you won't have any
Sodium (Na)= 23.0problems getting the water that you need.
Sulfate (SO4)= 66.0Give it a few times and you should notice a big
Chloride (C1)= 30.0improvement in your styles of beers.
Bicarbonate (HC03)= 153.0It's greatly satisfying to be able to actually use the
PH= 8.33water in England when you need to.
As you can see the Akron water will have to come