Water

BadSully · Nov 23, 2012

Sorry if this thread already exists, but I didn't see it. I have been reading about the importance of water, but none of the article have told me how to measure the mineral content of the water coming out of my tap. Is that possible? Or do I need to buy water, so that I can determine the mineral content?

duboman · Nov 23, 2012

BadSully said:
Sorry if this thread already exists, but I didn't see it. I have been reading about the importance of water, but none of the article have told me how to measure the mineral content of the water coming out of my tap. Is that possible? Or do I need to buy water, so that I can determine the mineral content?

You can either get a water report or call your municipal water dept for a report.

Pie_Man · Nov 23, 2012

I know many use wardlab.com to order a water report. If you're on city water, you can look for a report online or call your local water department. In my city, although they release an annual water report, it wasn't detailed enough for brewing. I called their customer service number and spoke to an enginner who provided me mineral levels, etc. I was looking for. Also, keep in mind that some municipalities take their water from different sources thoughout the year, so you'll want to ask if that's the case in your area and how that affects the water analysis.

mgortel · Nov 23, 2012

Ward Labs is great....had a report last year done....was like $20-$25 if I remember. They email you the results.....very simple

You should get a Brita water filter to screw onto your sink faucet (I take mine off when not using it for brewing water)....this will remove the chlorine.

mabrungard · Nov 23, 2012

Knowing what is in your water is the first step in dialing in your brewing process and creating great beer. Send it off for testing (wardlab) or contact the local water dept to see if they have the information needed for brewers. Read the Water Knowledge page on the Bru'n Water website to learn what info you need and what to do with that info.