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Old 12-11-2009, 05:13 PM   #1
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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.

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

$16.50 will get it done from a professional lab.
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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.
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^^^^^^
Question answered, thanks.
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Check this out: http://braukaiser.com/wiki/index.php?title=At_home_water_testing

I wrote that a few days ago.

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