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Hi Lads, For the boys who add gypsum to their brew water. Have tried quite a few ways to get gypsum dissolved into water completely. Still no luck. There is always some remaining at the bottom of the pot before it goes into the mash tun. Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the feedback guys. Seems like Adelaide tap water is ok after all! I'm still a bit concerned though. Have heard reports of the odd gardinia outbreak around the place.(Ala Sydney) People waking up and seeing their tropical fish dead after they have water changed the tank the day...

Cheers Voosher, That's a good guide for me. I love all the ales so much! Thanks for the link Russ. I've heard through the beer vine that using high hop levels in adelaide water can leave an astringent flavor due to certain minerals. I've hopped an english pale to within...

Cheers Doglet, Can't argue with 7-8 years experience. Will get my process down and worry about water last.

Would appreciate any feedback on how to handle and turn Adelaide water (liquid concrete) into something worth brewing with. Pale and dark ales. I intend to batch sparge only. I will filter the water through a good carbon and 5 micron cartridge. My real concern is hitting a good mash PH...

Hi Lads, Name is neophyte (aka Jason) Adelaide boy and work at a Vintage Cellars. Very keen on things that ferment. The reason for stepping into the world of brewing? Well lets just say that after trying most beers on the market, the only beers worth drinking are the ones that cost...