(partial boil) If I am using spring water do I have to boil it?

donjonson · Nov 14, 2010

Since I am doing a partial boil I am concerned that the portion of water I dont boil into wort might be at risk for infection. If I use bottled spring water it is already sterile right? I am thinking that I simply have to sanitize the outside of the bottles before I pour them directly into the primary. Since there are about 3 gallons.

any Thoughts?

sociald1077 · Nov 14, 2010

I haven't had any problems doing that so far. Water you buy from the store should be perfectly safe to use for top off.

superjunior · Nov 14, 2010

we have nasty well water here so I always use bottled water. never had a problem with not boiling top off water

donjonson · Nov 14, 2010

awsome, this is what I wanted to hear. Im off to brew my first batch! Thanks!

sportscrazed2 · Nov 14, 2010

I wouldn't use spring water because they don't tell you what's in it. Wish it would be mandatory to llist the mineral content on side

ChandlerBang · Nov 14, 2010

sportscrazed2 said:
I wouldn't use spring water because they don't tell you what's in it. Wish it would be mandatory to llist the mineral content on side

What about RO water?

Yooper · Nov 14, 2010

cwaite37 said:
What about RO water?

With extract batches, it doesn't matter. You can use spring water, RO water, etc. As long as it's chlorine and chloramine-free and it tastes good, it's fine to use.

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