Know for Dunkels, Bocks and Oktoberfests. Although moderate in most minerals, alkalinity from carbonates is high. The smooth flavors of the dunkels, bocks and oktoberfests of the region show the success of using dark malts to balance the carbonates and acidify the mash. The relatively low sulfate content provides for a mellow hop bitterness that lets the malt flavor dominate.
| Average | |
|---|---|
| Calcium (Ca+2) | |
| Magnesium (Mg+2) | |
| Bicarbonate (HCO3-1) | |
| Chloride (Cl-1) | |
| Sodium (Na+1) | |
| Sulfate (SO4-2) |