austintxeric
Active Member
I have recently gotten into All Grain brewing (BIAB) and have been trying to read up on water chemistry. Below is a link to the latest published water quality report for my city:
http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/docs/ccr_2011_final.pdf
I know we have very hard water here. Would it be easier for me to buy 100% RO water and adjust following the water chemistry primer guidelines, or can I dillute my tap water with a certain level of RO water and achieve successful results. My first few all grain batches I have used 5 gallons of RO water with approximately 2-2.5 gallons of tap water...but I am not sure that gets me to optimal levels. I routinely brew IPAs and Pale ales, with some stouts/porters too. Thanks in advance for the help!
http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/docs/ccr_2011_final.pdf
I know we have very hard water here. Would it be easier for me to buy 100% RO water and adjust following the water chemistry primer guidelines, or can I dillute my tap water with a certain level of RO water and achieve successful results. My first few all grain batches I have used 5 gallons of RO water with approximately 2-2.5 gallons of tap water...but I am not sure that gets me to optimal levels. I routinely brew IPAs and Pale ales, with some stouts/porters too. Thanks in advance for the help!