ipscman
Well-Known Member
LAB thermometer off 5*F!!! Mashed in at 154-155 instead of target 149. Didn't figure it out for 45 minutes, thus killing off much of the beta-amylase enzymes.
I understand that hitting the higher temps emphasizes alpha-amylase and this in turn produces higher TG/FG due to more unfermentable dextrins. How would this change in the alpha-amylase/beta-amylase ratio impact the O.G.??? Raise it or lower it?
BTW - iodine test indicated conversion.
I understand that hitting the higher temps emphasizes alpha-amylase and this in turn produces higher TG/FG due to more unfermentable dextrins. How would this change in the alpha-amylase/beta-amylase ratio impact the O.G.??? Raise it or lower it?
BTW - iodine test indicated conversion.