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Water: A Comprehensive Guide For Brewers (Brewing Elements)
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Water Is Arguably The Most Critical And Least Understood Of The Foundation Elements In Brewing. For Many Brewers Used To Choosing From A Wide Selection Of Hops And Grain, Water Seems Like An Ingredient For Which They Have Little Choice But To Accept What Comes Out Of Their Faucet. But Brewers In Fact Have Many Opportunities To Modify Their Source Water Or To Obtain Mineralfree Water And Build Their Own Brewing Water From Scratch. Much Of The Relevant Information Can Be Found In Texts On Physical And Inorganic Chemistry Or Water Treatment And Analysis, But These Resources Seldom, If Ever, Speak To Brewers.Water: A Comprehensive Guide For Brewers Takes The Mystery Out Of Water'S Role In The Brewing Process. This Book Is Not Just About Brewing Liquor. Whether In A Brewery Or At Home, Water Is Needed For Every Part Of The Brewing Process: Chilling, Diluting, Cleaning, Boiler Operation, Wastewater Treatment, And Even Physically Pushing Wort Or Beer From One Place To Another. The Authors Lead The Reader From An Overview Of The Water Cycle And Water Sources, To Adjusting Water For Different Beer Styles And Brewery Processes, To Wastewater Treatment.It Covers Precipitation, Groundwater, And Surface Water, And Explains How Municipal Water Is Treated To Make It Safe To Drink But Not Always Suitable For Brewing. The Parameters Measured In A Water Report Are Explained, Along With Their Impact On The Mash And The Final Beer. Understand Ion Concentrations, Temporary And Permanent Hardness, And Ph. The Concept Of Residual Alkalinity Is Covered In Detail And The Causes Of Alkalinity In Water Are Explored, Along With Techniques To Control Alkalinity.Ultimately, Residual Alkalinity Is The Major Effector On Mash Ph, And This Book Addresses How To Predict And Target A Specific Mash Pha Key Skill For Any Brewer Wishing To Raise Their Beer To The Next Level. But Minerals In Brewing Water Also Determine Specific Flavor Attributes. Ionic Species Important To Beer Are Discussed And Concepts Like The Sulfatetochloride Ratio Are Explained. Examples Illustrate How To Tailor Your Brewing Water To Suit Any Style Of Beer.To Complete The Subject, The Authors Focus On Brewery Operations Relating To Source Water Treatment, Such As The Removal Of Particulates, Dissolved Solids, Gas And Liquid Contaminants, Organic Contaminants, Chlorine And Chloramine, And Dissolved Oxygen. This Section Considers The Pros And Cons Of Various Technologies, Including Membrane Technologies Such As Filtration, Ionexchange Systems, And Reverse Osmosis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers'? A: The book focuses on the critical role of water in the brewing process, exploring how brewers can modify their source water and build their own brewing water to enhance beer quality.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers' is Colin Kaminski.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers various topics including the water cycle, water sources, adjusting water for different beer styles, wastewater treatment, and the impact of water chemistry on brewing.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains 300 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for home brewers? A: Yes, the book is suitable for both professional and home brewers, providing valuable insights into the importance of water in all brewing processes.
- Q: When was 'Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers' published? A: The book was published on October 7, 2013.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does this book address water treatment for brewing? A: Yes, it addresses various water treatment processes, including the removal of contaminants and adjusting water chemistry for brewing.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding mash pH? A: Yes, it includes detailed discussions on predicting and targeting specific mash pH, which is essential for brewing quality beer.
- Q: Is the information in the book accessible for beginners? A: While the book provides in-depth information, it is written to be accessible to both beginners and experienced brewers.