HOW FILTERED WATER IMPROVES BEER QUALITY/TASTE
There's a reason it's called craft beer — there's a lot of craft in the brewing process. You need the highest quality ingredients, from the hops to the water. Any old water simply won't do. You need water that tastes great and doesn't have high mineral content that messes with the flavor. Using a water filter for beer making is one way to ensure your next brew comes out just the way you want it. HOW DOES WATER AFFECT THE TASTE OF BEER? The mineral content of your water can affect any drink you prepare at home, including coffee . Home-brewed beer is no different. If you're using regular tap water, you have to worry about the hardness of the water. Hard water has higher amounts of dissolved calcium and magnesium, two minerals that can affect the beer’s taste . That said, having hard water isn't always bad for beer. In fact, for a typical pale ale, you want 50mg/L to 150mg/L of calcium. For magnesium, it can range anywhere from 0 mg/L to 30 mg/L. Alkalinity...
