ocr: Ita the Water. Beer is 90-95 % water, sO we would expect that the quality of water is the most important factor in brewing a beer. This is not, however, the case. Virtually any water that is drinkable, is also brewable. There are, however, gitterences in local water supplies, and it is possible to brew a better beer with a better quality water. In judging the quality of water, the brewer will determine its hardness ors sottness and its acidity or alkalinity. Mineral imbalances can be adjusted; for example, the brewer can add chemicals such as calcium sultate or sodium chioride to help palance ...
