Mineral Content of Product Water for Beer Styles

Question 1

What role does water source play in beer production?

Answer 1

Water source and its mineral composition play a large role in achieving high quality, trademark products.

Question 2

What is the mineral composition of Burton Pale Ale water for Sodium?

Answer 2

30 mg/L

Question 3

What is the mineral composition of Dublin Stout water for Calcium?

Answer 3

119 mg/L

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The calcium level in Pilsen water is too ______.

Answer 4

low

Question 5

What are the key characteristics of water used to brew lager compared to Burton Pale Ale?

Answer 5

Lager water is softer.

Question 6

What is the total dissolved solids content in Melbourne Light Lager water?

Answer 6

25 mg/L

Question 7

True or False: Sodium levels in brewing water should not exceed 150 mg/L.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is the recommended calcium level range for Pale Lager?

Answer 8

50-75 mg/L

Question 9

What chloride:sulphate ratio is recommended for Amber Lager?

Answer 9

2:1

Question 10

What type of profile do Amber Lagers favor?

Answer 10

Malty profile

Question 11

What is the alkalinity range for Dark Lager?

Answer 11

80-150 mg/L

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The sulphate level for Pale Ale is typically between ______ mg/L.

Answer 12

50-150

Question 13

What is the purpose of calcium in Dark Lager brewing water?

Answer 13

Supports reduced malt enzymes and prevents excessive colour formation.

Question 14

What is the chloride:sulphate ratio for Dark Ale?

Answer 14

1:1

Question 15

What is the recommended sulphate level for Amber Ale?

Answer 15

100-300 mg/L

Question 16

What should be the alkalinity for Pale Ale brewing water?

Answer 16

0-80 mg/L

Question 17

True or False: Recent scientific work indicates that 75 mg/L of calcium in brewing water is ideal.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

What is the general recommendation for water mineral balance in brewing?

Answer 18

Find the right mineral balance that works for the particular brand or beer style.

Question 19

What mineral levels are not traditionally associated with beer styles according to the tables?

Answer 19

Sodium and magnesium levels

Question 20

What is the chloride level for Munich Dark Lager water?

Answer 20

1 mg/L

Question 21

What is the nitrate level in Dublin Stout water?

Answer 21

-

Question 22

What is the total dissolved solids content for Pilsen Pilsner?

Answer 22

31 mg/L

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The chloride level for Pale Lager should be between ______ mg/L.

Answer 23

50-100

Question 24

How does the mineral composition of water influence beer types?

Answer 24

Different beer types require specific mineral compositions to achieve desired flavors and profiles.

Question 25

What is the key difference in the use of alkalinity between Amber Lager and Pale Lager?

Answer 25

Amber Lager has higher alkalinity to counter acidic colored malts.

Question 26

What is the calcium range for Dark Ale?

Answer 26

50-75 mg/L