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The brewing dilution formula calculates the amount of water needed to dilute wort to achieve a target specific gravity. This is essential for brewers who need to adjust their beer's strength or volume after the initial brewing process.
The calculator uses the dilution formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates how much water to add to reduce the specific gravity from the initial value to the target value while maintaining the beer's characteristics.
Details: Proper dilution is crucial for achieving the desired alcohol content, flavor profile, and final volume of beer. Incorrect dilution can result in beer that is too weak or too strong, affecting both taste and quality.
Tips: Enter the current wort volume in liters, the initial specific gravity, and the target specific gravity. All values must be valid (volume > 0, SG_i > 1, SG_f > 1, and SG_f < SG_i).
Q1: When should I dilute my wort?
A: Dilution is typically done after boiling and cooling, but before fermentation, or sometimes after fermentation if the beer is too strong.
Q2: Does dilution affect beer flavor?
A: Yes, dilution can affect flavor by reducing the concentration of hop compounds, malt sugars, and other flavor components. It's important to calculate accurately.
Q3: Can I use this calculator for concentrated wort?
A: Yes, this calculator works for any scenario where you need to dilute wort to achieve a target specific gravity.
Q4: What if my target gravity is higher than my initial gravity?
A: This calculator is for dilution only. If you need to increase gravity, you would need to add fermentables, not water.
Q5: Should the water be treated?
A: Yes, any water added to beer should be properly treated to remove chlorine/chloramine and adjusted to appropriate mineral content for the beer style.