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water chemistry isnt simple, but generally as a rule of thumb hard waters are better suited to bitters and soft water is better for lighter beers and lagers. but its more to do with the mash than the fermentation, but it will still have some impact on a kits results.

The main problem with water out of the tap is the chlorine levels and that can be addressed by standing it overnight or more simply with a campden tablet.

unless really hard or really very soft most uk tap water will brew a reasonable beer with the chlorine removed.

if your water is hard and you want to 'dilute' it rather than add acids etc you may be able to get free RO water from a local aquarium shop/supplier, tho the wait for your jerry cans to get filled may guilt you into a token purchase??

Its the hardness or alkilinity that has the biggest impact on brewing as this will effect the mash as well as the final result. you can test this and if necessary correct with acids (CRS Carbonate reducing solutions) . https://www.amazon.co.uk/Salifert-KH-Alkalinity-Profi-Test-Kit/dp/B001EJ3DOG?tag=hba06-21

<blockquote data-quote="Fil" data-source="post: 707374" data-attributes="member: 2917">water chemistry isnt simple, but generally as a rule of thumb hard waters are better suited to bitters and soft water is better for lighter beers and lagers.&nbsp; but its more to do with the mash than the fermentation, but it will still have some impact on a kits results.The main problem with water out of the tap is the chlorine levels and that can be addressed by standing it overnight or more simply with a campden tablet.unless really hard or really very soft most uk tap water will brew a reasonable beer with the chlorine removed. if your water is hard and you want to &#039;dilute&#039; it rather than add acids etc you may be able to get free RO water from a local aquarium shop/supplier, tho the wait for your jerry cans to get filled may guilt you into a token purchase??&nbsp; Its the hardness or alkilinity that has the biggest impact on brewing as this will effect the mash as well as the final result. you can test this and if necessary correct with acids (CRS Carbonate reducing solutions) .&nbsp; <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Salifert-KH-Alkalinity-Profi-Test-Kit/dp/B001EJ3DOG?tag=hba06-21" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Salifert-KH-Alkalinity-Profi-Test-Kit/dp/B001EJ3DOG?tag=hba06-21</a></blockquote>

[QUOTE="Fil, post: 707374, member: 2917"] water chemistry isnt simple, but generally as a rule of thumb hard waters are better suited to bitters and soft water is better for lighter beers and lagers. but its more to do with the mash than the fermentation, but it will still have some impact on a kits results. The main problem with water out of the tap is the chlorine levels and that can be addressed by standing it overnight or more simply with a campden tablet. unless really hard or really very soft most uk tap water will brew a reasonable beer with the chlorine removed. if your water is hard and you want to 'dilute' it rather than add acids etc you may be able to get free RO water from a local aquarium shop/supplier, tho the wait for your jerry cans to get filled may guilt you into a token purchase?? Its the hardness or alkilinity that has the biggest impact on brewing as this will effect the mash as well as the final result. you can test this and if necessary correct with acids (CRS Carbonate reducing solutions) . [url]https://www.amazon.co.uk/Salifert-KH-Alkalinity-Profi-Test-Kit/dp/B001EJ3DOG?tag=hba06-21[/url] [/QUOTE]

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