Water treatment for
Beer Brewing
US Water Systems has been at the forefront of Craft Beer Brewing since the early 2000s. Early on, most craft breweries did little in the form of water treatment, but that evolved quickly into Carbon Filtration and Ultraviolet Disinfection. However, with the advent of PFOA/PFAS and many other Chemicals, Reverse Osmosis is the system that over 70% of Craft Brewers we talk to utilize. Water is the #1 Ingredient in Beer - Treat it like a King! We have the largest selection of water treatment products for breweries, including filtration and UV. If you are not sure what you need, Talk, Chat or Text one of our Certified Water Specialists. 800-608-8792
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Bodyguard Plus Whole House Backwashing Filter
The Bodyguard Plus Chemical Filtration System incorporates the professional-grade Interceptor Filter as an optional disinfection upgrade. This system utilizes our proprietary smart valve technology with backwashing and is designed with a downflow configuration. The Bodyguard plus contains 35% more media than the original Bodyguard....- From $972.02
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US Water Systems Maverick Lite Commercial RO System - 200 to 750 GPD
200 GPD to 750 GPD LITE COMMERCIAL REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEMS Like all Reverse Osmosis Systems manufactured in the USA by US Water Systems, we source as many components as possible from American Manufacturers. Our frames, filter housings, filters, membranes, tanks and the like are...- From $862.92
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US Water BREWT Portable Homebrewing Water Treatment Solution
The BREWT Craft Beer Brewing Water Treatment System is the home brewers best friend. The BREWT allows you to brew your beer with consistency like the big boys! This system is great for extract or all grain brews. It will provide the water for...- From $299.00
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Defender Commercial RO System By US Water Systems | 2000 - 16000 GPD
Designed to be sustainable, economical, and eco-friendly, the Defender Commercial RO System is a commercial-grade RO system that is built upon our principles of reliability and dependability. US Water Systems proudly manufactures this system here, in the USA. It features 300 series stainless steel...- From $6,264.15
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All American Commercial Remineralization Filter By US Water Systems
The All American Commercial Remineralization Filter is a Commercial Grade system that will add mineral content back to the water supply. This system features an optional pH / TDS Meter with a single or dual filter setup. This system has been installed on applications...- From $339.95
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Raptor Lite Commercial Food Service Reverse Osmosis System
We understand that while removing impurities and contaminants from your water is important, it's also essential to maintain a balanced mineral content for optimal taste and health benefits. That's why we offer our innovative Raptor Lite Commercial Food Service Reverse Osmosis System with remineralization...- From $3,553.20
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US Water CraftMaster Floor Mount Triple Filtration System
US Water Craftmaster Floor-Mount Three-Stage 4.5" x 20" Water Filtration System Filters Included 5 Micron Pleated Sediment Carbon Block Chlorine Filter Catalytic Carbon Chloramine Filter 3/4" or 1" Full Flow Inlet & Outlet Includes mounting bracket, screws, and filter wrench. Includes Floor-Mounted Frame (fully...- $795.00
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US Water Aquapurion 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis System With Enhanced Chloramine Removal
A Cut Above the Rest... Looking to get the best value from your RO System? Meet the US Water Aquapurion RO. Most other ROs have a 1-year warranty. The US Water Aquapurion has a three-year warranty and is built to last. This is a...- From $359.95
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Bodyguard Commercial High-Flow Chemical Removal Filter By US Water Systems
Made for heavy-duty commercial applications, the Bodyguard High-Flow Chemical Removal Filter is designed to provide the highest performance at the lowest maintenance cost. This filter uses premium Coconut Shell Granular Activated Carbon and Catalytic Carbon rated at 5 years or 1,000,000 gallons to remove...- From $1,088.95
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Matrixx Bluetooth Commercial Water Softener - 1"
BLUETOOTH COMMERCIAL WATER SOFTENER If you only have 1" plumbing but you are looking for a heavy duty commercial-grade water softener, you just found it. This system is ideal for custom homes, estate homes, restaurants, small car washes, restaurants, small manufacturing applications, and a...- $1,495.95
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Matrixx-HD 1.50" Commercial-HD Water Softener
BLUETOOTH COMMERCIAL WATER SOFTENER Is the Matrixx-HD 1.50" Commercial-HD Water Softener a Residential or Commercial Water Softener? In truth, it's both. Each Valve will flow up to 50 gpm. This system is ideal for custom homes, estate homes, restaurants, small car washes, restaurants, small...- From $3,100.00
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Pulsar Commercial Ultraviolet Water Treatment System | 35 - 170 GPM
The US Water Systems Pulsar Light Commercial Ultraviolet water treatment system is designed with upgradeability in mind. The 316L stainless steel reactor comes with an integral UV sensor port that will accept the addition of an optional UV sensor module at a future date....- From $3,185.00
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US Water Backwashing GAC Carbon Filter 2 Inch | 28-64GPM
US WATER 2" Flow Backwashing Carbon Filter for up to 64 GPM Designed to reduce or remove chlorine, chemicals, tastes, odors and dissolved organic matter from municipal and industrial water supplies with prolonged contact coconut shell granular activated carbon filtration. Features Automatic 12-Day Time-Clock...- From $5,260.00
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1.5" Matrixx Drop Bodyguard Plus Commercial Backwashing Carbon Filter
1.5" DROP Backwashing Carbon Filter In any field of endeavor, progress is not always linear. For the past forty (40) years, progress in the area of Commercial Backwashing Filters has been Evolutionary… at best! Evolution in Commercial Backwashing Filters included fiberglass resin tanks that...- From $2,795.95
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Matrixx-Super 1.25" Commercial Water Softener
BLUETOOTH COMMERCIAL WATER SOFTENER Is the US Water Systems Matrixx-Super 1.25" Commercial Water Softener, a Residential or Commercial Water Softener? In truth, it’s both. Each Valve will flow up to 37 gpm. This system is ideal for custom homes, estate homes, restaurants, small car...- $2,549.00
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Craft RO Master Reverse Osmosis System - 5 to 120 Barrels Per Day
US Water Systems Craft RO Master Brewery Reverse Osmosis System US Water Systems Craft RO Master Brewery Reverse Osmosis System The Craft RO Master Beer Brewing Water Treatment System is modular by design. This allows each system to be customized to fit every brewer's...- From $9,575.09
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Matrixx Drop 1.5" Smart Commercial Water Softening System
In any field of endeavor, progress is not always linear. For the past forty (40) years, progress in the area of Commercial Water Softening has been Evolutionary… at best! Evolution in Commercial Water Softening included fiberglass resin tanks that were stronger than steel and...- From $3,500.00
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Matrixx-Super 1.25" Wifi Enabled Water Softener
1.25" SMART COMMERCIAL WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM Is the Matrixx-Super 1.25" Wifi Enabled Water Softener a Residential or Commercial Water Softener? In truth, it's both. Each Matrixx-Super Control Valve will flow up to 37 gpm and you can install up to twelve (12) tanks in...- From $2,950.00
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Matrixx Drop 1" Smart Commercial Water Softening System
1" SMART COMMERCIAL WATER SOFTENING System Is the Matrixx Drop 1" Water Softener a Residential or Commercial Water Softener? In truth, it's both. Each Matrixx Drop Control Valve will flow up to 25 gpm and you can install up to twelve (12) tanks in...- From $2,210.95
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Matrixx DROP Bodyguard Plus Backwashing Carbon Filter 1.25"
1.25” DROP BACKWASHING CARBON FILTER Full 1.25” Commercial-Grade Backwashing Carbon Filter is equally at home in a business, custom home or an estate home. It utilizes Smart Valve Technology which allows you to program the system with any mobile device in about 30 seconds,...- From $2,195.95
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Better
BEER BREWING
starts with
Great Water!
Water is the main component of beer, and it has one of the greatest influences on the beer's flavor. Historically, brewers used the water locally available to brew their beer, leading to the distinct regional flavor profiles that exist globally.
At US Water Systems, we believe that craft beer brewing is an art, and that every artist deserves to have the highest quality canvas on which to ply their trade. For Beer brewing, that canvas is pure, contaminant-free water. The reverse osmosis process produces water that is mildly acidic and free of contaminants that affect the taste of your brew.
US Water does not brew beer: although we have been known to hoist a few, but the best craft brewers often start with the highest purity water and add back certain ions depending upon the type of beer they are brewing.
US Water specializes in providing high-purity water for all brewing applications, homebrewers, small brewers, micro-breweries, craft brewers, and most any application that uses from 150 to 20,000 gallons per day. If you need over 20,000 Gallons per Day, we still engineer and design such systems.
Just contact us at support@uswatersystems.com
or call us at 855-508-9561
Beer Brewing
The water across the country varies greatly and the water will have a direct effect on the taste of the beer. Hardness, which is composed of calcium and magnesium ions has to be considered. Many brewers like the water to contain at least 50 mg/l of Calcium, but too much can be detrimental to the flavors because it lowers the pH of the mash. Similarly, a little Magnesium is good, but too much can create a bitter taste. 10 to 25 mg/l of manganese is the most desirable.
Sodium can also be a contaminant that can create a metallic taste, which is why smart brewers never use softened water. It's almost always a good idea to keep sodium levels below 50 mg/l. Additionally, Carbonate and Bicarbonate are desirable at certain levels and detrimental at higher levels. Darker beers with high acidity sometimes have up to 300 mg/l of carbonate, while IPA's may taste best at under 40 mg/l.
Chloride is another two-edged sword - small amounts can give the beer a complex and full taste, but too much can be detrimental. Sulfates can also be good or bad depending upon the type of beer you are brewing. Sulfates can actually improve flavors of beers that are on the “hoppy” side.
Iron, Sulfur and Manganese are almost never good when it comes to brewing beer. If you have any of the three in the water, they should be removed by oxidation and filtration. Chlorine and Chloramine are never desirable for brewing beer. They prevent the yeast from doing it's job, especially chloramine which is created by adding ammonia to chlorine. It cannot be boiled out of the water and must be removed by prolonged contact with carbon and catalytic carbon.
It should go without saying that Sediment, Solids, Sand and Silt are never desirable in water which is used for craft beer brewing. You don't want frogs and fish in your beer and you certainly don't want to chew it! Finally, Bacteria, Cysts and Virus may not be an aesthetic problem, but they have no place in the water used for craft beer brewing… for obvious reasons.
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