Water makes up most of beer and, as such, it is an important ingredient in brewing. Historically, beer styles are based on a location because of the water that is available there. For example, Pilsners originated in Plzen, where the water is very soft, which brings out the best in that style. Hard water in Burton-On-Trent in England brought out the hopiness in their India Pale Ales that were made for export during British colonialism.
For Heartbreak Porter I don't need to make any water additions because it's such a dark beer and the hardness of our water in Olds won't be an issue. Porters also originated in the hard waters of England... so I feel I'll be to style.
And to celebrate this brief discussion of water and beer, here's an old picture of me enjoying beer while lazing in water..... what a time to be alive!
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