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03-19-2010, 01:27 PM
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Location: Twin Cities
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So I brewed with 100% Lake Superior water..
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and the beer turned out great. I made a Cream of 3 Crops AG, and the beer was incredibly smooth and refreshing.
No additives or anything. For those who don't know or live down south, Lake Superior is super clear and cold, I think the clarity is around 40+ or so.
Anyways, it was fun to do something a little different.
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03-19-2010, 01:49 PM
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I salute you! That's awesome!
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03-19-2010, 01:51 PM
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03-19-2010, 01:58 PM
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Hmm... I'd have to travel a bit North (Lake Huron) or a bit South (Lake Erie) to give this a try. Somehow I don't think the water from the nearby Detroit River would yield quite the same result. Detroit River Heavy Metal Ale anyone? 
Seriously though. Very cool.
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I don't drink water often, but when I do I prefer it with barley and hops.
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03-19-2010, 02:22 PM
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Drink your beer!
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Upper Michigan
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Hmmmm. The lake is frozen at the moment but some of the edges are thawing some. It sure is cold, though!
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03-19-2010, 02:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by YooperBrew
Hmmmm. The lake is frozen at the moment but some of the edges are thawing some. It sure is cold, though!
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Nothing an Eskimo Ice Auger can't help you with!
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Secondary: Abbey Dubbel
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On Deck: World Class ESB, BKRye
"People who drink light 'beer' don't like the taste of beer; they just like to pee a lot." -- Capital Brewery, Middleton, WI
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03-19-2010, 06:18 PM
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Steinbach Brauerei
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Santa Fe, NM
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I recently brewed a stout with some spring water my dad brought out for me from the Mississippi river valley in Illinois. It had lots of floaties in it but I gave it a try anyway. It turned out great. I wish I had access to a natural spring out here in Santa Fe. There is a natural spring up near Arapahoe Basin in Colorado I plan on brewing with in the near future as well.
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03-19-2010, 06:34 PM
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Only Great Lake I see Much is Lake Eire....Not sure if I should get some of it because I know what Buffalo does to it....the stuff coming off the falls looks great though
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03-19-2010, 06:35 PM
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Location: Alabama
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oh down here in bama I'd have to go with a nice spring cause Lake Guntersville is wow not clear at all
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Primary - Apfelwein v2, JChrapewein, Light Scottish Ale, SW 420 v2, Devil Dog Ale Version 2
Secondary - OxiClean
Just Bottled - Jay's Irish Stout
On Deck - The Orginal Fat Tire
Planning - "Hail to the Chief -IIPA", "The Straw Berry Blonde"
NTBA - Wicked Ale
Semper Fi
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03-19-2010, 06:46 PM
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Location: Reed City, MI
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Ah just filter through a coffee filter to get the "chunks" out!
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