Description
Crafted specifically for dark, roasted beer styles where mash pH management is critical. The balanced carbonate and chloride blend moderates the mash pH rise that dark malts can cause, preventing harsh, astringent bitterness. This profile amplifies the smooth chocolate and coffee notes that make great stouts and porters.
Developed in collaboration with Colin Kaminski, co-author of Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers.
Best for: Dry stout, milk stout, oatmeal stout, porter, Baltic porter
Profile: Moderate carbonate to manage dark malt pH; balanced chloride for malt emphasis; low sulfate
Replicates: Dublin, Ireland (classic dry stout brewing water)
Packet size: 12 g, treats 6 gallons (23 L) of RO, DI, or distilled water
For larger batches: add 2 g per additional gallon
Not recommended for extract brewing. Designed for all-grain mashing.
