Help with water report and EZ water calculator

[zxr400]

Hey guys
I'm looking at making an IPA this weekend. Some feedback i've had on a previous brew was it was leaning towards more malty.
So i'm having a crack at some basic water adjustments but am wanting some help to make sure im on the right path.

Here is what i know so far

My water is from Waterloo.
http://www.wellingtonwater.co.nz/your-water/drinking-water/whats-in...

Alkalinity - total g CaCOm3/m3 - 55.3
Calcium hardness g CaCOm3/m3 - 45.5
Chloride g/m3 - 14.85
Sodium - 11.8
Sulphate g/m3 - 5.7
Magnesium - ??? this is not in the report.

EZ water calculator is looking for these fields to fill in. CA, MG,NA,CI,SO4, alkalinity
can i plug these numbers strait in from the water report?

ive attached a copy of ez water calc with my grain bill and some adjustments.
to bring the mash PH down i added acidulated malt, i also added 6g of gypsum and 2g of calc chloride.

any pointers or feedback would be really appreciated.

THanks

[Sam DT]

Looks good,

Yep you just plug them straight in mg/l is nominal equivalent to ppm.

For hoppy beers the recommendation are to push SO4 up to or above 180ppm so I'd get a bit more SO4 in there - if you have MgSO4 iId throw a bit of that in as you're unlikely to have super high Mg, that said CaSO4 would also do.

I'd also be tempted to get the calculated pH down to the bottom of the range especially if it's a West Coast style - not so much if it's an English style. The additional acidity should add some crispness.

Cheers

Sam

[zxr400]

Awesome Sam, thanks so much for your help.

Its good to know I was on the right track after reading so many different forums and getting a bit confused.

I'll bump up the SO4 and the acidulated malt , hopefully its a success.

Really appreciate your help mate.