re: Homebrewing Thread: Volume II

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I didn't brew a ton of light hoppy beers pre-RO so someone like BMoney or S14 may be able to give a better compare/contrast.

btw I only use RO water for light colored beer, BR water is pretty much perfect for porters and stouts.

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I typically use RO water for my hoppy beers only. Like LSUGrad00 said, BR water is perfect for porters and stouts. I didn't bother when brewing my grisette, since it wasn't going to be hoppy at all (and mostly because I was lazy). But I did use phosphoric acid to get the pH down and gypsum, because I always use gypsum with our water.

I'm also the guy who hasn't replaced the hydrometer he broke 6 months ago, so take anything I say with a grain of salt.