Bsg amylase problem

[Nooor]

I used BSG amylase with corn weat at 170f to 150g ph 6 4gm /gal it doesnt work at all for more than 3 hrs

 

[RM-MN]

At 170F you have denatured the enzyme. It needs cooler mash to work. From BSG:

"In mashing, Fungal α-amylase is active up to 60°-65°C(140°-149°F) and has optimal activity in the range of 52°-62°C (125°-144°F). The enzyme is completely deactivated above 70°C (158°F)."

 

[Nooor]

I'll try thanks

 

[Nooor]

Strange thing happened when i dropped 10 kg of white sugar to 40 litres of water then added 70gm fermax yeast nutrient the sg dropper to 1.1 from 1.2

 

[Nooor]

N.B i didnt add the yeast yet