ocr: 9t'athe Water. Beer is 90-95 % water, sO we would expect that the quality of water is the most important factor in prewing a beer. This is not, however, the case. Virtually any water that is drinkable, is also prewable. There are, however, differences 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 softness and its acidity or alkalinity. Mineral imbalances can be adjusted; for example, the brewer can add chemicals such as caicium sulfate or sodium chloride to help balance ...
