Burton on Trent (historic and decarbonated)

Burton on Trent is known for water with very high sulfate content. This profile has been constructed from a historic water profile after decarbonation through boiling or slaked lime. Its low residual alkality allowed English brewers to brew pale beers.

SO₄²⁻ : Cl⁻ Ratio
8.47
Very Bitter (Hoppy)

Ion Composition

Calcium (Ca²⁺)
187ppm
Magnesium (Mg²⁺)
41ppm
Sodium (Na⁺)
113ppm
Sulfate (SO₄²⁻)
720ppm
Chloride (Cl⁻)
85ppm
Bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻)
20ppm