Derry tap water

[DCLavs]

I've only ever brewed kits and one BIAB.Have always used Tesco Ashbeck bottled water but purchased a Bulldog Brewer recently and thinking on using tap water from here on in.Does anyone know if the tap water in Derry needs any additions for all grain?

[Gerryjo]

Check out

https://www.niwater.com/water-quality-results/
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[DCLavs]

Thanks for that. Anyone ever tested the pH? I've seen that mentioned. Will need to invest in some more equipment so I can find this out myself. Just wondering if anything should be added to the water to make it better for brewing.

[Gerryjo]

Get yourself some pH strips.Generic shall get you in the ballpark of 5 but. You can get beer pH strips that range in the 0.2 on fleabay.

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[brendy_éire]

Some gypsum/campden tablets wouldn't go a miss, assuming you're making pale ales or lagers.  They'll give you a fuller hop flavour.

IMO, there's no need to bother with buying bottled water.

[DCLavs]

Cheers lads.Will give that a go.