Tomorrow I am going to be buying my top off water from the grocery store for the first time and I am just wondering if you guys recommend I boil and cool it or do most of you just add it as is. I assume it will be Poland Spring or Deer Park.
Boil store bought top off water?
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Matt Foley
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I generally freeze it then add to help cool down wort. I never boil. Seems to work ok.
CodeRage
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I've always have just poored them in with no problem.
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No need for it. 
TheJadedDog
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I've never boiled it and I have had no issues.
Depends. I've seen people pick their nose and then fondle the spigot on the bulk filtered water machine at grocery stores.
but if you're buying the pre-packed 1 gallon jugs, that stuff should be safe enough.
but if you're buying the pre-packed 1 gallon jugs, that stuff should be safe enough.
Soulive
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I've always just added it. Boiling can't hurt since it will sterilize and removed oxygen. Its just another step thats not totally necessary...
