de5m0mike
Well-Known Member
Quoted from BYO.com
"Traditional Scottish breweries drew water from underground sources. Although some no longer have private wells, soft water remains the ideal base for a malty Scotch ale."
Brew Your Own: The How-To Homebrew Beer Magazine - Beer Styles - Scotch Ales: Style of the Month
My question is, would I be better off using my tap water? We have a well and water softener. Or should I stick with my usual routine of 75% RO water from the fill your own jug station at the store, and 25% store bought "spring water". It had always been my understanding that soft water wasn't very good for brewing, but maybe for this style...
What do you think?
"Traditional Scottish breweries drew water from underground sources. Although some no longer have private wells, soft water remains the ideal base for a malty Scotch ale."
Brew Your Own: The How-To Homebrew Beer Magazine - Beer Styles - Scotch Ales: Style of the Month
My question is, would I be better off using my tap water? We have a well and water softener. Or should I stick with my usual routine of 75% RO water from the fill your own jug station at the store, and 25% store bought "spring water". It had always been my understanding that soft water wasn't very good for brewing, but maybe for this style...
What do you think?
