Chloride is associated with palate fullness and contributes to the perception of beer body. Excessive chloride may inhibit yeast flocculation and promote can corrosion. Chloride leves are important in ratio to Sulfate.

Common Values for Chloride

  Barley Malted Barley Wort US Tapwater Pilsen Water Burton-on-Trent Water Brewing Targets Levels in Beer
Chloride ... ... 40-210 ... 4-6 16-35 0-250 120-500

 

Common Sulfate to Chloride ratio targets based on beer style:

2:1 - for bitter beers

1:2  -  for mild ales

1:3  -  for stouts and porters

Sulfate to Chloride ratios at various malthouses

Sulfate to Chloride ratios at various locations