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> There are two things to check for your water... 1. do they use Chlorine
> or Chloramines. And, 2., what is the mineral content of your water.[/color]

Hmm.. I got a water report in the mail late this summer. I'll have to
dig it up. Are there any easy ways or tests to find the water content?
I'll try Spring water the next time just in case.
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> Listermann's should be good... talk to Dan there and see if he can help
> you. He frequently posts to some of these groups, like
> "rec.crafts.brewing."[/color]

Thanks! I'll definatly ask for him and maybe bring a bottle with me
incase he is daring enought to try it!
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> It is rare that anyone mentions actually getting a stomach ache from
> their beer. That makes me think it is some chemical.[/color]

Agreed...
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> I think that is way overkill. There should be no need to try to
> sterilize with boiling water... sounds a little dangerous too.[/color]

Again, I agree. Boiling would be dificult, but I want to make sure to
get rid of any residues.
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> That's what I do. Just a few tablespoons bleach in 5 gallons. Use about
> a 15 - 20 minute contact time, then rinse well with hot tap water.
> That's it. It works well and the chlorine is all gone. Any chlorine from
> your tap water shouldn't be a problem. The main benefit from One-Step
> and others is that they are no-rinse. Rinsing has never been a problem
> for me.[/color]

Excellent.. I'm glad to here others back up this method. I will try
your percentage of bleach and contact time.

Thanks again!