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[stellarbrew]

The sample I sent to Ward labs was lost in the mail for two weeks, but finally got there. I just got my test report, so I'm posting the results here for anyone in my area who may be interested.pH: 7.8Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Est: 70Electrical Conductivity, mmho/cm: 0.12Cations/Anions, me/L: 1.0/1.0The following in ppm:Sodium, Na: 5Potassium, K: 2Calcium, Ca: 12Magnesium, Mg: 2Total Hardness, CaCO3: 38Nitrate, NO3-N: 0.2(SAFE)Sulfate, SO4-S: 4Chloride, Cl: 6Carbonate, CO3: <1 (below detection limit)Bicarbonate, HCO3: 34Total Alkalinity, CaCO3: 28

Edited by stellarbrew, 01 May 2009 - 02:43 PM.

[MtnBrewer]

Don't let anybody ever try to sell you a home water softener.

[MoreAmmoPlz]

Don't let anybody ever try to sell you a home water softener.

+billionFrom my novice understanding of water chemistry it looks like you have water that is a good base to build off from for pretty much every style of beer out there. If it were me I'd stock up on brewing salts and go to town on whatever I felt like making.