Amylase Enzymes in Oatmeal, Rice, Etc.

[Joewalla88]

I don't see why it wouldn't work. I've been wanting to try it with different adjuncts, but haven't really had a chance to get to it. I didn't check my PH. You should try it and let us know how it goes. I've thought about trying to do a small batch of chicha this way.

 

[medic00451]

igliashon: that's a VERY good point. I was operating under the assumption that the enzymes would behave in the same manner as the enzymes in a mash, but the instructions on the container say to add "0.1 -0.3 teaspoon per gallon to convert starches into fermentable sugars." That would seem to indicate that this product is designed to be added AFTER the mashing process--or at least after the wort has achieved room temperature. Interesting. Thanks for the insight.

You're absolutely correct on this. I always add my amylase enzyme to the wash just before pitching my yeast. It works very well this way. However if you are going to ferment "off the grain" you can add it to the mash after you have held your temp for the recommended hour and it has cooled a bit