Going All-Grain

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by ronobvious2, Sep 7, 2015.

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  1. Brew_Betty

    Brew_Betty Initiate (0) Jan 5, 2015 Wisconsin

    They are and my Lake Michigan sourced tap water contains bacteria, lead and arsenic measured at the source. What happens to the water when it gets pumped 10 miles through 80 year old pipes? It isn't improving, that's for sure.
     
    #21 Brew_Betty, Sep 8, 2015
  2. GreenKrusty101

    GreenKrusty101 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2008 Nevada

    Cry baby : )

    Don't feel so bad...a few years back Perrier was tested and was found to contain benzene...at least yours is cheaper : )
     
    #22 GreenKrusty101, Sep 8, 2015
  3. Brew_Betty

    Brew_Betty Initiate (0) Jan 5, 2015 Wisconsin

    I'm not complaining. My filtered tap water tastes very good. Unfiltered tap water tastes like swimming pool water with a metallic finish. And water is the only thing that's cheap living in Chicago other than the free smells.
     
    #23 Brew_Betty, Sep 8, 2015
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  4. GreenKrusty101

    GreenKrusty101 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2008 Nevada

    I find the arsenic in my well water to add a little character to it's otherwise bland softness. : ) (just kidding, don't try this at home, kids)
     
    #24 GreenKrusty101, Sep 9, 2015
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  5. inchrisin

    inchrisin Pooh-Bah (2,013) Sep 25, 2008 Indiana
    Pooh-Bah

    All good things in moderation.
     
    #25 inchrisin, Sep 9, 2015
  6. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,635) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    It is OK if you have the fairly low SO4 and moderate alkalinity of K'zoo water. Otherwise you should figure out what to do with your source water. :slight_smile:
     
    #26 hopfenunmaltz, Sep 9, 2015
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