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Title: Derry tap water
Post by: DCLavs on April 10, 2017, 03:32:30 PM

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?

Title: Re: Derry tap water
Post by: Gerryjo on April 10, 2017, 04:46:00 PM

Check out

https://www.niwater.com/water-quality-results/
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Title: Re: Derry tap water
Post by: DCLavs on April 10, 2017, 09:38:20 PM

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.

Title: Re: Derry tap water
Post by: Gerryjo on April 11, 2017, 08:10:16 PM

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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Title: Re: Derry tap water
Post by: brendy_éire on April 12, 2017, 12:40:25 PM

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.

Title: Re: Derry tap water
Post by: DCLavs on April 13, 2017, 02:49:23 PM

Cheers lads.Will give that a go.

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