The Fab Four: Water with Iain Kenny of Murphy and Son

Part Three of The Fab Four Series!
In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, Martin dives into the world of brewing water chemistry with Iain Kenny from Murphy and Son, one of the UK’s leading experts in water treatment.

What you’ll learn:
Why water treatment is crucial for every beer style
How to improve your brewing water at home or commercially
The role of brewing salts and key mineral balances
How chloride-to-sulphate ratios shape flavour and mouthfeel
The science behind Burtonisation
Common water issues brewers face — and how to fix them
Tools and resources Murphy & Sons provide to help brewers get their water right

If you’re following the Fab Four Series, this episode continues the deep dive into the essential building blocks behind modern brewing.

Little Book of Secrets – Liquor Edition:
https://www.murphyandson.co.uk/wine-c...

The Malt Miller Water Report:
https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/produ...

About Murphy & Son:
https://www.murphyandson.co.uk/about-us/

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - 04:35 Introduction to Murphy and Son
04:36 - 08:46 Importance of Water Treatment in Brewing
08:47 - 12:37 Common Water Treatment Mistakes
12:28 - 15:31 Influence of Water Composition on Beer Styles
15:32 - 20:15 Understanding Brewing Salts and Water Treatment
20:16 - 25:10 The Magic Ratio: Chloride and Sulphate
25:11 - 28:37 Classic Water Profiles and Their Importance
28:38 - 30:43 Murphy and Son Product Portfolio
30:44 - 32:53 Resources for Brewers
32:54 - 36:20 Demystifying Water Treatment for Homebrewers
36:21 Wrap Up and Outro