Old Dominion Brewing Company brews its beer with water from Goose Creek, a part of the Loudon County, Virginia, water system. The water is great for brewing because it does not contain high levels of iron, copper, or nitrates. The chlorine in the water is eliminated when the water is boiled.
Malted barley is added to the water, then heated in the Mash Kettle. This converts the carbohydrates in the grain into sugars. The sugars are extracted from the grain mixture in the Lauter Tun. This liquid is called Wort and is pumped into the Brew Kettle where it is boiled for ninety minutes. Hops are added during and at the end of the boil.The Wort is allowed to cool and then is pumped into the Fermenting Tanks.
