[IBU] Anyone use a water filter?

[Mike Young]

Thanks Mike.  Several of the posts I've read online mention people using the white RV hoses for their brew setup.  Apparently, they are more expensive but people don't experience any "hose" flavor from them.  Of course I've also seen posts where people use regular garden hoses without any problems.

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From: Mike Edwards [mailto:Mike.Edwards at edwardsbrewing.com]
Sent: Tue 5/6/2008 12:31 PM
To: Mike Young
Cc: amesbrewersleague at yahoogroups.com; Iowa Brewers Union
Subject: Re: [IBU] Anyone use a water filter?



I started using a cartridge filter for my brewing system and really saw
an improvement--especially in the spring when the Des Moines Water Works
treats the water so heavily.

As a follow-up, does anyone that brews outside use special hoses?  I
always use a standard garden hose that feeds into the filter.  I figure
the filter takes care of any off-flavors the hose might impart, but am
wondering if replacing it with something food-grade is worth it.

Mike E.

On Tue, 2008-05-06 at 12:07 -0500, Mike Young wrote:
> I haven't bought anything for my home-brewery lately, so I started
> doing a little research on whole-house water filters.  It seems like
> several people on the various online forums recommend using a carbon
> block filter to remove chlorine and chloramine.  The water in Ames is
> pretty good, and I've been treating my mash and sparge water with 1/2
> a campden tablet but that's it.
> 
> Do any of you use one of these filters and notice any improvement in
> your beer?  Also, if you use a filter, what brand and model is it?  I
> picked up an Omni U25 from Walmart to do a little testing with.  It
> was only $27 so I'm not really out much if I decide it doesn't really
> make a difference.
> 
> --Mike
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