I use water from the local grocery that has been through a reverse osmosis process. The water in my section of town is not the best for drinking and is very hard. I found some Burton Water Salts today in 1/3 oz (9 grams)packages. These contain Papain and Gypsum and are advertised to treat 5 gallons of water by adding just prior to the boil.
I have never tried adjusting the water chemistry of the brew process and would like to know if anyone thinks I should or should not add these? My wife is going to watch our infant som tomorrow for Father's Day so I can get a brew session in.
Thanks,
PS: I am planning on brewing Biermuncher's Cream of the Crops Ale and a version of Notty Pilsner Ale in case the beer style dictates the water chemistry.
I have never tried adjusting the water chemistry of the brew process and would like to know if anyone thinks I should or should not add these? My wife is going to watch our infant som tomorrow for Father's Day so I can get a brew session in.
Thanks,
PS: I am planning on brewing Biermuncher's Cream of the Crops Ale and a version of Notty Pilsner Ale in case the beer style dictates the water chemistry.