Alright, searched previous threads and couldn't find anything. Just wondering if it's a viable (or foolhardy) idea to purchase a larger amount of RO/distilled water, adjust chemistry to a preferred style (assuming you'll be using the same water profile for several batches in a row), and then use over a period of weeks/months. Just thinking of ways to cut out some steps in the brewing process, potentially save some cash via bulk buying, etc. Something about this plan seems ill-advised though...any thoughts?
If I am picturing what you are proposing correctly I think you intend to purchase RO water (in 5 gallon carboys) and add mineral salts to create a specific water profile in one step process and then utilize that built up water over time. I can't see what could be an issue here as long as this is done in a sanitary manner. Building up water via mineral salt additions is not a lengthy process so you could easily just build up the water when you need it to brew. I suppose it is your choice here. Cheers!
Yeah, that was the idea, although I was toying with the idea of even larger jugs -- like 10 gallons or some such. I suppose any cost/time savings may be minimal enough that it's just not worth the addt'l weight/chances of sanitization issues/etc. Appreciate your thoughts here, Jack.
I mean, when I brew from RO water, I just add a couple teaspoons of mineral salts to my mash. Maybe I'm missing something, but that's not very time-consuming, is it?
Naw, you're not missing anything -- like I said, it wasn't a fully fleshed out idea Just ever looking for ways to cut down on time, prep, etc.
You could measure out your additions for multiple batches at a time and save them in little tupperware containers or ziplock bags.
Also, you may find, once you understand all the reasons for building water profiles a certain way, that the profiles you want will tend to be different for different batches as you tweak your recipes, even if you brew the same basic style repeatedly.
