[IBU] Anyone use a water filter?

Tue May 6 13:05:11 CDT 2008

Everything I've read is rather correct.  I'm not sure whether a filter is THAT much better but certainly it help this spring ... I think...

I use one of those cheap reel up hoses so I can easily bring it indoors during the winter.  I also make sure all the water is out of it before I bring it in.  Standing water in the hose may be a larger culprit than the hose itself.

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From: ibu-bounces at iowabrewersunion.org [mailto:ibu-bounces at iowabrewersunion.org] On Behalf Of Cleghorn, Andy
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 12:58 PM
To: Mike Young; Mike Edwards
Cc: amesbrewersleague at yahoogroups.com; Iowa Brewers Union
Subject: Re: [IBU] Anyone use a water filter?

I have used a water filter for years.  At the time I think it made a difference, but I haven't not used one for so long I don't know anymore.  I am using something similar to what you mentioned.  Before I moved I used regular hoses.  Then I got one that had such a harsh rubber smell to the water that came out of it, I switched to the white RV ones.  If you read the label on most garden hoses they say they are not for potable water.  Probably more of a liability disclosure than anything, but I know I could taste the rubber flavor from the one hose I bought - even with the carbon filter.

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From: ibu-bounces at iowabrewersunion.org [mailto:ibu-bounces at iowabrewersunion.org] On Behalf Of Mike Young
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 12:27 PM
To: Mike Edwards
Cc: amesbrewersleague at yahoogroups.com; Iowa Brewers Union
Subject: Re: [IBU] Anyone use a water filter?
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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