[jimmykx250]

I'm curious coming from a guy who uses unsoftened well water thru a carbon block filter and brew mostly hop forward beers. Will I benefit from diving into water chemistry? I'm curious but it seems like a lot of work!


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[jimmykx250]

I'm curious coming from a guy who uses unsoftened well water thru a carbon block filter and brew mostly hop forward beers. Will I benefit from diving into water chemistry? I'm curious but it seems like a lot of work!


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[Stevie]

I'm curious coming from a guy who uses unsoftened well water thru a carbon block filter and brew mostly hop forward beers. Will I benefit from diving into water chemistry? I'm curious but it seems like a lot of work!


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I think you would. You could get a water test done and use bru'n water to figure out what sort of water dilutions and salt additions you would need. It's not hard once you do it a couple of times.

[jimmykx250]

I think i may go this route and get my water tested. I will send out the water to get tested but is ward labs the way to go? I have some townships by me who will test for anything I want. Is there any difference? Thank guys.

[HoosierBrew]

I'm curious coming from a guy who uses unsoftened well water thru a carbon block filter and brew mostly hop forward beers. Will I benefit from diving into water chemistry? I'm curious but it seems like a lot of work!


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I think you would. You could get a water test done and use bru'n water to figure out what sort of water dilutions and salt additions you would need. It's not hard once you do it a couple of times.

+1.  Even assuming you're hitting good pH now, there is still the improvement that can come from using the right flavor profile for the right beer. It can seem daunting at first but it really isn't. It's really worth it IMO.

[denny]

I think i may go this route and get my water tested. I will send out the water to get tested but is ward labs the way to go? I have some townships by me who will test for anything I want. Is there any difference? Thank guys.

If you can get it tested for the same stuff Ward tests for at the same price, go for it.  My experience is that probably isn't likely.