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[jds]

I don't know. Usually, water that tastes good is fine. I would guess that for extract brewing, you'd be OK.

If you were mashing (e.g. all-grain brewing), I'd recommend you skip the softened water, because there will be reduced alkalinity and increased sodium from the softener, potentially affecting mash chemistry and final flavor.

 

[imprez25]

I'm happy to hear that. I'm just trying to figure out what I did to cause the yeast to not want to eat up that delicious wort.

 

[imprez25]

WE HAVE ACTIVE FERMINTATION!!! wife just called, airlock is very active! now we wait....

 

[velo99]

Newbie ?
Will the speed of fermantation affect the taste or quality of the beer?

v99