Ever wonder why the world’s classic beer styles were born where they were? It’s not a coincidence. Pilsner emerged in Plzeň because the local water was remarkably soft. Burton-on-Trent became synonymous with pale ale because its wells were loaded with gypsum. Dublin’s hard, bicarbonate-rich water practically demanded dark, roasty beers. The good news: you don’t need to live in any of those places. With the right starting water and a few brewing salts, you can brew to the styl