THREE STEPS TO WATER INDEPENDENCE FOR BEER BREWING

Water chemistry is complicated - but we don't need to understand the chemistry to get what we want out of our brewing water.
The water they're using is probably fine - or could be, with one or two small (and consistent) adjustments. One approach - the Beer Simple approach, for sure - is to identify a couple of rules-of-thumb for your own brewing rather than approaching every recipe as a new opportunity to tinker with your water.
Understanding your brewing water for just a few minutes can set you up for the rest of your brewing life.

Most brewers will be fine with three steps.

First, you need to know what's in your water. There are lots of testing kits out there, Ward Labs' brewing water is the best choice. But be sure you're sending your brewing water. If you filter, filter it. If you use hot water, send water from the hot side of the tap. Send the water you'll be using to brew.

Second, you need to know what your report means in terms of brewing. And you'll end up with the answer to two questions: What can I brew without adjustment, and what styles need adjustments?

Third, and last, you need to know how to adjust your water chemistry. This doesn't need to be complicated. Focus on the practical side of things and you can forget everything you ever knew about chemistry.
And that's it. Figure out what's in your water. Figure out what you don't need to adjust and what you do, and then work up a handful of cheats for yourself. This isn't something you have to delve into with every new recipe.

Edited by Amy
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