The best type of water for beer brewing
- Apr 02, 2022
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- tiantai
We all know water is a big part of the beer brewing process, so you need to make sure you are using the right water to get the best beer. There are usually several types of water being used in craft beer brewing: The tap water, distilled water, RO Water, filtered water, well water and rainwater.
Tap Water
Tap water is the easiest source of water to get for beer brewing. Our general rule is that if your tap water is drinkable, then it should be okay for beer brewing. The potential issue with tap water is that it may with a lot of chemicals or some of the other disinfectants that are used to make it portable can impact your beer. If tap water is your only option, you can consider to purchase extra water softer or RO water treatment if you wanna change your water condition.
Distilled Water
If by "pure water" you mean something like distilled water then there are two answers here. If you are extract brewing then "pure water" is OK. But if you are brewing all grain recipe then "pure water" is not OK. Softer water for lighter pilsner style beers, harder water for heavy stout style beers. Pure water is not recommended used for brewing because some amount of the three ions (sodium, chloride, and sulfate) is generally considered necessary for some part of the flavor profile.
RO Water or Reverse Osmosis Water
Basically, the RO system will just remove solid and sediment from the water by ruining it through a filter and a semipermeable membrane. We use RO water in the office as it is hooked right up and just makes it easy when brewing. Also like I mentioned earlier you are getting all those minerals you will need from the malt extract. So, RO water is good to use.
Filtered Water
I would consider this to be basically any water that is run through a single filter, like a Brita or a PUR Filtration system that you hook up to the tap on your sync. These will work perfectly for brewing as it filters your tap water and you don’t have to go out and buy spring water. When I am brewing at my house I just my Brita filter and I make sure to plan ahead so I have enough water already filtered before I start brewing.
Well Water
We still think the best way to brew it is with RO or filtered water but if your option is well water than you should be fine as long as it is safe for drinking. The general rule of thumb is that you can use well water to brew with, especially if that is how your drinking water to your hose is supplied.
Rain Water
While brewing super eco-friendly and brewing with rainwater it is not what is best for your beer. There can be certain chemicals found in rainwater that are absorbed from pollutions in the air. I would suggest not using rainwater. Or you can do some treatment before brewing with rain water.
Laura Hou
Sales Manager
Tiantai Beer Equipment
[email protected]
Tap Water
Tap water is the easiest source of water to get for beer brewing. Our general rule is that if your tap water is drinkable, then it should be okay for beer brewing. The potential issue with tap water is that it may with a lot of chemicals or some of the other disinfectants that are used to make it portable can impact your beer. If tap water is your only option, you can consider to purchase extra water softer or RO water treatment if you wanna change your water condition.
Distilled Water
If by "pure water" you mean something like distilled water then there are two answers here. If you are extract brewing then "pure water" is OK. But if you are brewing all grain recipe then "pure water" is not OK. Softer water for lighter pilsner style beers, harder water for heavy stout style beers. Pure water is not recommended used for brewing because some amount of the three ions (sodium, chloride, and sulfate) is generally considered necessary for some part of the flavor profile.
RO Water or Reverse Osmosis Water
Basically, the RO system will just remove solid and sediment from the water by ruining it through a filter and a semipermeable membrane. We use RO water in the office as it is hooked right up and just makes it easy when brewing. Also like I mentioned earlier you are getting all those minerals you will need from the malt extract. So, RO water is good to use.
Filtered Water
I would consider this to be basically any water that is run through a single filter, like a Brita or a PUR Filtration system that you hook up to the tap on your sync. These will work perfectly for brewing as it filters your tap water and you don’t have to go out and buy spring water. When I am brewing at my house I just my Brita filter and I make sure to plan ahead so I have enough water already filtered before I start brewing.
Well Water
We still think the best way to brew it is with RO or filtered water but if your option is well water than you should be fine as long as it is safe for drinking. The general rule of thumb is that you can use well water to brew with, especially if that is how your drinking water to your hose is supplied.
Rain Water
While brewing super eco-friendly and brewing with rainwater it is not what is best for your beer. There can be certain chemicals found in rainwater that are absorbed from pollutions in the air. I would suggest not using rainwater. Or you can do some treatment before brewing with rain water.
Laura Hou
Sales Manager
Tiantai Beer Equipment
[email protected]
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