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Homebrewer's Guide to Municipal Water Testing
By Robert Holland

By Robert Holland As a homebrewer, I’m sure you have come across many comments, articles and even books talking about the importance of using high quality water for brewing the best beer you can at home. The adage I have always heard is “if the water tastes good, it will make...

Brewing Water
By Jack Horzempa

By Jack Horzempa Prologue When I first started homebrewing over 25 years ago I went to my Local Homebrew Store (LHBS) to purchase homebrewing equipment and ingredients for my first batch: a can of Muntons Traditional Bitter, another can of Muntons Liquid Malt Extract, some extra...

Crafting Beer
By Vito Delucchi

By Vito Delucchi Quick Links Section 1: What Is Craft Beer Section 2: Crafting Your Own Beer Section 3: Enjoying & Sharing Craft Beer   Introduction If you’re reading this, it’s safe to say you probably like beer; so much so that you even...

Brewing Water Primer
By Colin Kaminski

By Colin Kaminski Introduction To The Topic Of Brewing Water   Water makes up most of a beer. While it has long been known that water effects the flavor of beer dramatically many brewers have left this important ingredient out of their studies about beer and recipes. Water...

A Guide to Brewing Water Treatment
By Marc Sedam (Brewing Techniques)

By Marc Sedam (Brewing Techniques)     Brewing Water Profiles Water is a deceptively understated and underrated force in the making of any beer. Hugely variable throughout the world, it is abundant with minerals and organic compounds that have the ability to...

Removing Chloramines From Water - Chloramines Removal
By A.J. deLange (Brewing Techniques)

By A.J. deLange (Brewing Techniques)     As chloramination replaces chlorination of drinking water in a growing member of water districts, brewers who feel it’s a problem can no longer rely on standing boiling, or aeration to remove it. Campden tablets offer...

Water Treatment
By Karl King (Brewing Techniques)

By Karl Kin (Brewing Techniques)     Water Treatment: Philosophy, Approach, and Calculations   The chemical calculations for water treatment can be intimidating to those who are not professional chemists. A spreadsheet and a simple approach demystify the...

Water Hardness
By Dave Miller (Brewing Techniques)

by Dave Miller (Brewing Techniques)     Question: After seeing references in various beer publications and books on water analysis, I decided to contact my local officials and get a copy of the breakdown for our local water supply. The contents of the report indicate...
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