Adelaide Tap Water Ok?

[Effect]

I am so going to do a side by side test on a beer that has normal tap water vs one with filtered tap water (might do a third brew with italian mineral water etc)

I really like to do side by side tests to really find out if something is really worth doing.

Side by side tests on my to do list:

Decoction mashed pilsner vs single infusion mash pilsner

No - chill vs chilled beer

and now, filtered water vs tap water!

 

[Jase71]

I admire your quest for perfection. Have you previously posted your other results? And are you using identical fermenters?

 

[Effect]

I admire your quest for perfection. Have you previously posted your other results? And are you using identical fermenters?

Have not started yet - still in the thought process.

another one I might do is liquid vs dried yeast. I am pretty sure that liquid will win, but I want to see how far dried yeast has come so far.

Will have to use identical fermenters. I have a fermentation fridge so temps won't be a problem.

Will make a new thread with pics for all the results for all to see.

 

[raven19]

Have not started yet - still in the thought process.

another one I might do is liquid vs dried yeast. I am pretty sure that liquid will win, but I want to see how far dried yeast has come so far.

Will have to use identical fermenters. I have a fermentation fridge so temps won't be a problem.

Will make a new thread with pics for all the results for all to see.

Happy to provide assistance in sampling all these beers, the quicker we can drink them all the quicker you can start the next test! :lol:

 

[Effect]

Happy to provide assistance in sampling all these beers, the quicker we can drink them all the quicker you can start the next test! :lol:

sure thing...

 

[drsmurto]

What sort of filter are you using?

The tests i have done (ICP-MS) on water before and after filtration (Brita jug filter) showed no changes to the brewing related chemicals - Ca et al.

The change in taste is due to removal of chlorine and chloramine.

 

[peas_and_corn]

I'll be willing to help with the sampling of these experimental beers as well

 

[Effect]

What sort of filter are you using?

The tests i have done (ICP-MS) on water before and after filtration (Brita jug filter) showed no changes to the brewing related chemicals - Ca et al.

The change in taste is due to removal of chlorine and chloramine.

Filter

 

[Interloper]

As an SA brewer do I *really* want to know the answer? If tests show that it tastes significantly better I'll invest in a filter to improve my beer. I don't really care about my drinking water quality....just my beer quality!