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Another factor to consider is the taste of the water after you've boiled it, especially if you're using a steel pot. Ever drank boiled water on a regular basis? Also, the minerals tend to adhere to the sides of the container as you boil the water down. I've never been a big fan of boiled water, except when I'm doing it to purify it because I don't trust the water supply where I happen to be at the time.

I don't know where you are located geographically, but you need to be cognizant of the nitrate levels in your water supply if you are in a rural area. Nitrate does not evaporate the way chlorine does, boiling, freezing, or letting water stand does not reduce the nitrate level. In fact, boiling water for more than 10 minutes can make the nitrate more concentrated. Boiling water in an aluminum pan may also convert nitrate to nitrite.

Cheers,

Oskaar
 
Is there any way for the average Joe to determine the mineral content of his water? I saw on another site that people were using those Brita filters with good results, but I don't want to take out anything the yeast might enjoy.

Yes, I have drank boiled water. It ranks right up there with gym socks as a favorite snack. That was a joke, BTW.
 
WikdWaze said:
Is there any way for the average Joe to determine the mineral content of his water? I saw on another site that people were using those Brita filters with good results, but I don't want to take out anything the yeast might enjoy. (snip)
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Yes, your water supplier will provide you with that information upon request. They are required to both test and report findings.
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Oskaar said:
Hey Steve,

I was reading your post and got confused (which is not a very rare state of mind for me)

You wrote:


Were you saying that the mead is absolutely incredible after seven years of aging? I don't have any on hand that's lasted that long. But, since you have a couple bottles left . . . . ;D

I hope they get even better as they age!
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You are right for being confused, the 7 year old sweet mead is absolutely awesome. I placed in the the basement after our last move and kind of forgot about it. Maybe I was drinking mead that night --sorry!
 
No need to be sorry. Just drink mead, it's what's for dinner! LOL

Oskaar
 
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