Well water and (natural) lime

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Hi there,

I live in a house with a well water system. I've been brewing here (all grain) for a little over a year now with no complications. The beer turns out fine. However, it has come to my attention that the water has a bunch of lime in it. I hear it can't hurt you, but I wanted to know what affects lime has on brewing.

Again, my beers taste great (to me at least) so it can't be that bad for brewing.

What are your thoughts/opinions/facts?

Thanks,
M
 
Im guessing it will effect the ph of the water, I think it should make the water more acidic. But without a water analysis, of everything else thats in your water it is impossible to say.
 
Madmartigan said:
Hi there,

I live in a house with a well water system. I've been brewing here (all grain) for a little over a year now with no complications. The beer turns out fine. However, it has come to my attention that the water has a bunch of lime in it. I hear it can't hurt you, but I wanted to know what affects lime has on brewing.

Again, my beers taste great (to me at least) so it can't be that bad for brewing.

What are your thoughts/opinions/facts?

Thanks,
M
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You should know exactly what is in your water as an AG brewer. Lime/Calcium Oxide is going to contribute to the alkalinity of the water. Some beer styles can handle and/or benefit more than others but get a water test so you will know where you stand and what you should do to the water for various types of beer.
 

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