Water home test kit

bob_boblaw · 12-11-2009, 05:13 PM

Any reason I can't use something like this? Do I REALLY need to send the water out etc. I'm asking because I have 3 water sources I'm trying. 2 springs (in 2 different locations) and my tap water which is well with a water softener. I've been using my water at home with the softener and I gotta tell you I'm not really excited. My stout came out great but then I did the Bee Cave brewery Haus pale ale and it does have an off taste, and I know it's gotta be the water. FYI its was my first AG; and 3rd batch all together.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FBMAVQ/ref=asc_df_B000FBMAVQ982632?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag =googlecom09c9-20&linkCode=asn&creative=380341&creativeASIN=B000F BMAVQ

MTHarrington · 12-11-2009, 05:20 PM

or try these guys:
http://www.wardlab.com

$16.50 will get it done from a professional lab.

BarleyWater · 12-11-2009, 05:22 PM

That tells you very little of what you need for brewing. You really need to know the levels of...

Calcium
Magnesium
Chloride
Sulfate
Sodium
Bicarbonate/Alkalinity

Try ward labs posted above.

bob_boblaw · 12-11-2009, 06:08 PM

^^^^^^
Question answered, thanks.

Kaiser · 12-11-2009, 06:58 PM

Check this out: http://braukaiser.com/wiki/index.php?title=At_home_water_testing

I wrote that a few days ago.

Kai