LaMotte™ BrewLab™ Test Kit

Catalog Number	Mfr. No.	Includes
S43549	LaMotte™ 7190	Tests for 11 water quality factors
S43551	LaMotte™ 718901	Tests for 7 water quality factors
S43550	LaMotte™ 718801	Tests for 8 water quality factors; Digital pH meter

Description

The quality of the water that you start with will affect your final product, so take the mystery out of making great-tasting beer with the BrewLab™ Test Kit for home brewers.

BrewLab is an economical, easy-to-use test kit to quickly measure the mineral content of water and allow the brewer to make informed decisions in the brewing process.  Great beer starts with a knowledgable brewer.

Better chemistry = better beer

• Alkalinity is the carbonate and bicarbonate content of the water, which acts to raise the pH of the mash and beer
• Chloride ion acts to bring out the sweetness and fullness of the malt flavor
• Dissolved oxygen can have both a positive and a negative impact on beer.  Fermentation itself is an anerobic process, but yeast cells require oxygen for growth
• Calcium helps prevent enzymes from denaturing and extends their activity in mash, promoting clarity, flavor and stability.
• Magnesium is an important yeast nutrient
• The mineral content of the water directly affects the pH of the mash, and the pH of the mash affects the entire brewing process.
• Sodium acts in concert with chloride to enhance the sweetness and fullness of the malt, but too much can oversalt the beer and result in salty or metallic flavors.  
• Sulfate ion acts to accenturate the hoppiness and dryness of the beer, making it more crisp tasting
• Measurement of total dissolved solids allows the brewer to quickly determine if there has been a shift or change in a water source or brewing process as well as provide a QA check on demineralization and waste treatment effectiveness.