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 7/24/2010 11:50 AM
 

That report doesn't even mention chloride, and all of the stated levels have a really wide range when it comes to brewing. However, if you take the average values, the "average" Calgary water would be most suited for malty and fairly dark (18-23 srm) beers... which means nothing if there is indeed 3 different water sources.

I would definitely contact the City to get more detailed info about the water coming out of your tap. The City of Regina was very helpful when I contacted them, they gave me month by month averages (most water chemistry changes throughout the year).

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 8/3/2010 12:26 PM
 
I contacted the City Of Calgary in regards to a more detailed water profile than they provide online. They got back to me today with a report specific to the Glenmore and Bearspaw reserviors. They are a summary of the whole year. I have attached the files they sent me. They also mentioned that because I live close to downtown, my water would be a mix of the two.

I have the email address and phone number of the guy who sent me the info. So if you have further questions, I would be happy to pass them along. Or if you wish to ask the questions directly, let me know and I will send you his contact info via a PM.
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 8/19/2010 5:52 PM
 
Sorry for the delay on getting these uploaded. Here are the files.

ANNRPTGM_2009.pdf (290.82 KB)
ANNRPTBP_2009.pdf (284.84 KB)
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 8/19/2010 10:29 PM
 

im trying to build a beersmith water profile, are you guys using an average for the values with a min/max range

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 8/20/2010 10:30 AM
 
I haven't done anything with the water info yet, but I think taking an average of the min/max is about the best we can do.

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 9/16/2010 9:14 PM
 

Hi Lee and all,

I've done a little bit of research about our water. A while go (maybe 6-8 months ago) I called the city and inquired about chloramine and they do not use it. However, there is fluoride in our water. I know many people think that fluoride is here to help keep our teeth strong and free from cavities. From the research i've done about fluoride there really isn't any evidence that this is true (sometimes the opposite and can be dentrimental to health).

http://www.fluoridealert.org/50-reaso...

I don't want to be preachy but I don't drink tap water because of this. As time goes on, there seems to be more and more nasties in tapwater (either added or not)..

What are your guys' thoughts on using bottled (culligan) water for use in beer making? I use it for wine and it turns out quite good. I'm a beginner beer maker and only made a handful of batches (kits) and used bottled water.

Thanks :)

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 9/17/2010 9:32 AM
 

Calgary has some of the best brewing water in the world right out of the tap. Awsome for wine making as well. If you used bottled water for either you should use spring water and if you use R/O or distilled you will need to do adjustments to bring it up to brewing standards so it is like running with a clean palette.

Personally I just run water through a carbon filter. A ten buck cartridge is good for about 1100 gals rather than paying 5 bucks for 5 gal of bottled water.


Neil Bamford The only way to fail as a homebrewer is to quit
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 9/17/2010 10:09 AM
 

Thanks Neil,

Can you point me to any resources (books, websites etc..) that will allow me to make adjustments to R/O water?

/D

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 9/21/2010 4:36 PM
 

While I have not used it there is a tool in BeerSmith software that shows you additions required to replicate some of the various brewing waters from around the world.

Basically with R/O you are starting with an empty canvas. I rarely play with the water so there are probably others on here that can help you out better than I.


Neil Bamford The only way to fail as a homebrewer is to quit
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 10/6/2011 4:54 PM
 

reviving an old tread I just requested a new water quality summary from the city and i'll be posting it as soon as i get it.

Brad

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