Which water (in Melbourne)

[TK1]

Hi all,

I'm about to start my third brew, and a cider shortly after (to keep the wife happy/tolerant if brewing in the kitchen!).

I'd be interested to know if others use tap water (unfiltered, in Melb east) or other sources and if it has a noticeable affect on flavour.

It would take me a while to boil 23 litres and let it cool, so I had thought of using bottled water - the big jugs/bottles from the supermarket. However some if these can taste 'dusty' or flat too.

So wondered if anyone had recommendations or thoughts on water sources?

Thanks,
Darren

 

[bum]

Melbourne water is pretty good for brewing. I wouldn't worry too much about treating it unless you started to notice issues or were aiming for a particular profile (which is not really something to pursue with kits/extract beers, IMO). If it tastes alright out of the tap then I certainly wouldn't be looking at buying bottled water for a brew.

 

[DJ_L3ThAL]

I use water straight from my tap, infact from the garden tap now that I brew outside. I bought a food grade (for caravans) hose from the big green shed and just run some hot water from the laundry through it for a few seconds before filling up my keggle.

When I first started brewing I was paranoid and bought Purina pure water from the supermarket for each brew, but that added $20 to each 20L batch so once I saw others used tap water my mind was set!

That is, until I start looking into the water chemistry side of brewing! :beer:

Nut shell: use the tap water

 

[TK1]

Hi,

Thanks both. Will stick to tap water for the kits! Much cheaper and easier option.

Thanks,
Darren

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