Spring water

[Anbrand]

Are there any special considerations for using natural spring water for home brewing?

 

[JLem]

Generally no. Of course different brands will have different mineral compositions, but all should work fine for brewing. I use the store brand spring water for my brews since my tap water is full of chlorine. Just be sure to use spring water and not distilled - you need some minerals/salts in there

 

[WrongCoastBrewery]

Nope. I have a friend who used Smart Water to make a blonde ale. He called it a Smart Blonde. It was pretty tasty too.

 

[Anbrand]

Thanks. I'm just getting started and trying to learn as much as possible before my first brew. I thought water would be an important ingredient (better water = better beer).

 

[WrongCoastBrewery]

I would highly suggest How to Brew by J.J. Palmer or Joys of Homebrewing by Charlie Papazian(sp?). They both give a good description of water and its importance.