Water Profile for Belgian Leffe Clone

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mrhardware

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My next brew is a Belgian Blonde leffe clone
Has anyone had any experience brewing this style and could advise on a good water profile to use.

This is my home profile
pH 7.86
Ca2+ 67
Mg2+ 25.8
CaCO3 170
So4 65.6
Cl- 30.1
Na+ 31

Ive looked at the water calculator and not sure on style to pick.
All Advice appreciated
 
Bru'n water has a water profile for Achouffe, presumably for La Chouffe beees whose most famous is a blond (or strong golden ale depending who you ask):

Calcium MagnesiumSodiumSulphateChlorideBicarbonate
29412123570

They also have a yellow-balanced profile, which would be a good choice, but as your water is fairly hard I'm not sure this will be an option unless you have an RO System:

Calcium MagnesiumSodiumSulphateChlorideBicarbonate
507575600
 
Use the water you have and adjust the mash pH via an acid addition, either lactic or phosphoric. Or, even by adding more calcium gypsum. According to Brew Like A Monk, this is what Belgian brewers do, as the water around most of monasteries is high in bicarbonate, typically above 200ppm.
 

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