External amylase

Any of you can advise about the value of adding powdered alpha-amylase to a 100% AG wheat as part of the mashing process?

Thanks, Nil

The value is that it'll convert the starches to sugar.

ps: you're welcome.

You'll need to give some more info on the grain bill.

Durst Wheat: 10 lbs
Hallertau Dom-Pellet (7% AA), @ 45 minutes, IBU 18.4
FG: 1.05

Too southbay,

My questions is that if this powdered alpha-amylase works.

Thanks, Nil

As long as the wheat is malted, it should have enough diastatic power to convert itself in the mash.
The Amylase would speed the process but isn't necessary.
Bull

Yeah, it works. I know some folks that have used it to ferment malted corn for pure corn whiskey, without barley. Brewhau.com sells it.

The thing with the powder is that it is only one aspect of the mash. You won't get the Beta action and... whatever else is going on in the mash... So, it tends to create only one type of sugar. I say give it a shot! Keep in mind that Alpha works best at certain temps, so you're going to end up with some residual sugars if i remember right (high 150's)

Thanks, Folks.

sorry, BrewHAUS.com... forgot the 's'