So this is a test batch so thats why it is a very low volume. Does Effective alkalinity or RA really make a difference but to only buffer the malt PH? Hope this is clear enough. I just get confused by the negative values in the those boxes. My actual PH was 5.53 as compared to predicted 5.49
Starting Water (ppm):
Ca: 66
Mg: 20
Na: 27
Cl: 18
SO4: 36
HCO3: 262
Mash / Sparge Vol (gal): 0.42 / 0.72
RO or distilled %: 50% / 50%
Total Grain (lb): 1.0
Adjustments (grams) Mash / Boil Kettle:
CaSO4: 0.35 / 0.6
CaCl2: 0.15 / 0.257142857
MgSO4: 0 / 0
NaHCO3: 0 / 0
CaCO3: 0 / 0
Lactic Acid (ml): 0.3
Sauermalz (oz): 0
Mash Water / Total water (ppm):
Ca: 109 / 109
Mg: 10 / 10
Na: 14 / 14
Cl: 55 / 55
SO4: 141 / 141
Cl to SO4 Ratio: 0.39 / 0.39
Alkalinity (CaCO3): -114
RA: -198
Estimated pH: 5.49
(room temp)