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    Alpha acetolactate decarboxylase - diacetyl killer

    Sorry if this is a Necro, but I was cruising around for some info on this enzyme being used in wine and found this thread. This enzyme exists and has been used by some of the larger brewers to achieve shorter rests etc. Not for as long as you might think though, the enzyme was only isolated in...
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    Enzymes

    Hey fc36, That would make life too easy. That is actually one of the things that enzyme providers do on purpose usually. They change or mask the activity of their enzyme through various means so that "no one knows" the activity except them. Some companies do not release their activities to the...
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    Enzymes

    Well what enzymes you use depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If you are trying to break down whole gelatinized starch, or convert larger sugars into smaller more fermentable sugars. For the former, I would recommend an alpha-amylase enzyme. Those are typically found in homebrew shops...
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