homebrew816
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Hello All!
I've been extract brewing for about 2.5 years and am looking to make the jump to AG. I'm planning on using the BIAB method and since I live in a small apartment I will be forced to brew 2.5 gal batches or dilute my wort down with additional water to make 5 gal. (yes, I understand the shortcomings of this technique including hop utilization issues, etc. but this is what I have to work with and I know it won't make bad beer.)
Now, on to the question: Along with switching to AG I'd like to begin using my tap water instead of buying bottled water for every batch. The tap water in KCK is not very good for brewing. My main issue is that I don't have a mind for science and am having a difficult time figuring out how to adjust my tap water in order to use it for brewing. This is the link to KCK's water report for 2011 as well as the mineral report:
https://www.bpu.com/documents/reports/2011_Water Quality Report PDF.pdf and https://www.bpu.com/documents/reports/MINERALS 2011.xls
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
I've been extract brewing for about 2.5 years and am looking to make the jump to AG. I'm planning on using the BIAB method and since I live in a small apartment I will be forced to brew 2.5 gal batches or dilute my wort down with additional water to make 5 gal. (yes, I understand the shortcomings of this technique including hop utilization issues, etc. but this is what I have to work with and I know it won't make bad beer.)
Now, on to the question: Along with switching to AG I'd like to begin using my tap water instead of buying bottled water for every batch. The tap water in KCK is not very good for brewing. My main issue is that I don't have a mind for science and am having a difficult time figuring out how to adjust my tap water in order to use it for brewing. This is the link to KCK's water report for 2011 as well as the mineral report:
https://www.bpu.com/documents/reports/2011_Water Quality Report PDF.pdf and https://www.bpu.com/documents/reports/MINERALS 2011.xls
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.