cklages
Well-Known Member
Like the title says, has anyone in Canada sent water away for mineral analysis? Where did you send it, and how did that work for you?
The reason I ask is that I get my water out of a ditch on the side of the highway (an artesian spring to be specific), and the water seems very soft. I would really like to know how much calcium is in it, and whether very low levels of calcium might be contributing to chill haze. I do know that the water is extremely clear and the pH is around 5.5. (the beer tastes great, but the chill haze is getting to me.)
I know ward labs in the states does this work and the price seems very good, but I'm wondering if any canucks have dealt with the border, and how that worked out, or if there is a domestic lab that does this work.
Thanks
The reason I ask is that I get my water out of a ditch on the side of the highway (an artesian spring to be specific), and the water seems very soft. I would really like to know how much calcium is in it, and whether very low levels of calcium might be contributing to chill haze. I do know that the water is extremely clear and the pH is around 5.5. (the beer tastes great, but the chill haze is getting to me.)
I know ward labs in the states does this work and the price seems very good, but I'm wondering if any canucks have dealt with the border, and how that worked out, or if there is a domestic lab that does this work.
Thanks