Just Heard About pH Levels, What Does This Mean For My Untested Brews?

[Darren Andrews (Daza)]

Hey guys I was just reading on FB about this guy that has had bad luck previously with his Pale Ales and this time cracked it because his pH levels were much better, I wasn't even aware of this.....It has never been mentioned to me by anyone so now a bit concerned as to whether my first batch will be any good at all?

Cheers

Daza.

[Peter Church]

read how to brew... chapter 15 covers pH. You are getting into advanced topics which I would not worry about until you have several more brews under your belt. What you have in the fermenter will be fine, don't get into doing water adjustments yet. 

[Darren Andrews (Daza)]

Hey thanks for the reassuring words mate. I figured it might be as I was told that normal tap water should be fine for my strike water. When I get 'real serious' with my beer (by that I mean, when it's important to make the next step to next level) then I will be very critical of....well...everything but just hoping first beer is a good one.

Cheers.

[Peter Church]

also see

http://braukaiser.com/wiki/index.php?title=An_Overview_of_pH

http://braukaiser.com/wiki/index.php?title=How_pH_affects_brewing

http://braukaiser.com/wiki/index.php/Mash_pH_control

[dean fisher]

sounds like your getting well ahead of yourself. take a step back and read how to brew or something similar. it has all the answers you will need. I no it's easier to ask but trust me read that and you won't really need to

[Darren Andrews (Daza)]

Hey I did buy the book but unfortunately I found the print to small to read, even with my glasses, but I see there is a online version which i have on my favourites. I know I am super new to home brewing but I do pick things up pretty quickly, like starting with All-Grain brewing never tried extract. I did a cold crash on my first brew with the fridge I converted into a fermentation fridge wired up to a STC 1000 so great for maintaining temp. Dry-hopping and bottling. I like to challenge myself and keep pushing the boundaries on noobism haha. I write my own recipes and now starting on my 3rd brew shortly. i will read to the book online and look on there for his advice too. I have only heard great things about it.

Cheers.

[dean fisher]

Sounds good but learn to walk before you run. Great recipes take a shite load of knowledge regarding ingredients. I like your enthusiasm but wait until you have some brews under your belt before diving too deep.

[Darren Andrews (Daza)]

Yeah I know what your saying, and true . Thanks mate.