Phoenix Water

[Cregar]

This weekend I am going to be doing my first AG with Phoenix tap water, I have done a few AG's with bottled water but I am trying to keep my cost down a little more.

So anyone in the Phoenix area know the spec's on Phoenix's water? I have downloaded there water report but really doesn't have too much info. I even called the water dept and explained to the person what I was doing and what I needed, she had no clue and transfered me to the fire dept. HUH

Any help would be apprecaited.

Cregar

 

[FlyGuy]

You might want to check with olllllo and read this thread of his:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=33718

 

[RedSun]

Hit the 5.2pH stabilizer and call it a day. Tucson water works fine, but the pH is a bit high

 

[Cregar]

Cool.. thanks Flyguy

Im not sure what a PH stabilizer is.. Im fairly new to AGing. Is that the powdered you add to your mash to even things out?

 

[FlyGuy]

Yep, details here: http://www.fivestarchemicals.com/brew/fivetwo.pdf

 

[Got Trub?]

I would just try it and see what happens. Use the iodine test to check for conversion or just taste the wort at the start and as you proceed - you should notice a very marked increase in the sweetness as conversion takes place. Most potable water is capable of supporting a good mash. Extreme brews in terms of grains used (ie very light colored beers) can create challenges but most will work fine.

GT

 

[Cregar]

Thanks guys..

 

[DrunkTrucker]

Ive also thought about using phoenix water to brew with. I know i dont care for the taste of city water myself. I usually go to safeway and get my water from the dispensers outside the store. Ive got to make a stop by there tomorrow before i start brewing.

 

[emptyb]

Well, the way to know for certain is to get your water analyzed for about $16 here: http://www.wardlab.com/
W-4 is an appropriate analysis.
I could also recommend a campden tablet (potassium or sodium metabisulfite).
- Mark