Newbie to home brew

[chuckflorist]

Hello all and happy Friday.

Was looking for a new hobby in my new home and stumbled across the idea of home brewing. Remembered i have to walk before i can run so have been reading g loads and got the Cooper DIY larger kit. All seems pretty straightforward. If i had one question to ask i guess it would be about the UK water quality in brewing, especial from kits. Am i ok with straight up tap water or do i need campden tablets?

Anyway, first brew taking place today. Love all the tuts on mash tun making and AG brewing but that's for another day...

Cheers Chuck

 

[carl_saint]

Hi and welcome.

I've brewed a few times without campden tablets and it turned out fine. I do use them all the time now as i just like to be safe. You may get away with it depending on your water quality, I would use 1 though if you can. 1 crushed CT per 5G brew.

Get on the beers son!

 

[pittsy]

hi and welcome to a great pass time :thumb: