LaMotte BrewLab® Plus Water Test Kit for Brewing Chemistry and Beer Quality Control

The Brewlab® Plus is an economical, easy-to-use test kit designed to quickly measure the mineral content of water, helping brewers make informed decisions throughout the brewing process.

Scientific studies show that water composition—including pH, mineral content, and alkalinity—directly impacts fermentation and flavor profiles in beer. Industry reviews highlight the BrewLab® Plus as a reliable and precise home brewing tool, praised for its ease of use and accuracy in measuring essential water parameters. Popular among hobbyists and small-scale brewers, the kit is often used to tailor recipes, adjust mash water, and improve overall beer consistency, with users noting clear improvements in flavor and stability after testing and adjusting their water.

Experts agree water conditions affect your final product, so take the mystery out of making great beer.

Be in control from mash to mug! The BrewLab® Plus test kit for home brewers allows you to evaluate the quality of one of the most crucial ingredients of successful beer—the water. It provides results for 8 key water quality factors, helping you calculate whether adjustments are needed before brewing. The included digital pH meter offers additional monitoring during the brewing process. A link to a widely used brewing calculator is also provided.

Test for 8 Essential Factors

• Chloride
• Sulfate
• Alkalinity
• Total Hardness
• Calcium Hardness
• Magnesium Hardness
• Sodium
• pH

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To broaden your water quality assessment and brewing control toolkit beyond the BrewLab® Plus Water Analysis Kit for Home Brewers — which evaluates key parameters including pH and mineral content for optimized brewing water chemistry — consider additional testing solutions that support deeper insights and process control. The BrewLab® Basic Water Analysis Kit offers economical screening of seven essential water quality factors, ideal for routine checks and recipe consistency.

For more comprehensive profiling that includes dissolved oxygen and additional ions relevant to advanced brewing processes, the BrewLab® Pro Water Analysis Kit provides an extended 11‑parameter panel tailored to craft and commercial brewers. Additionally, the Pocket pH Meter for Beer delivers portable, accurate pH and temperature measurement designed for mash and fermentation monitoring in both home and professional brewery settings.

Q&A

What makes the BrewLab® Plus different from other water test kits?

It measures 8 critical water quality factors with a digital pH meter, providing both precise and actionable data tailored for home brewing.

Can I use the BrewLab® Plus for any type of brewing water?

Yes, it works with tap water, spring water, or filtered water, helping brewers adjust mineral content for optimal beer flavor.

How often should I test my water?

Testing is recommended before every new batch, especially if your water source or season changes, to maintain consistency in taste and quality.