Info From Grouse: Amylase

[Michaelinwa]

Last week I sent a message to Grouse asking about their products. They sent me a fact sheet that I cannot seem to attached (too large). If anyone here can somehow post it, I'll be happy to send them the file. It should be post here. I bet it would save a lot of trouble.

This stuff may be old news to many, but I didn't know, and would REALLY have liked to know prior to that first failed batch.

Anyway, they indicate that use of enzymes is important since gel temps and enzyme ranges do not line up well.

They suggest, and even sell:
1. SEBamyl L. beta-amylase. .16ml per lb
2. SEBamyl BAL 100. medium temp alpha amylase, .23ml per lb.

I think they sell these for $3/oz, at one or two oz. bottles.

They also note a variety of mashing methods, none seems preferred, but they list the pros and cons.

 

[Maxham51]

Personally I have not had good results with grouse Millet malt as the malt I received from them had very low dp
I have had good results from Colorado Malting Co millet malt.
I would not recommend Grouse.

 

[Michaelinwa]

Personally I have not had good results with grouse Millet malt as the malt I received from them had very low dp
I have had good results from Colorado Malting Co millet malt.
I would not recommend Grouse.

Maxham: what sort of specific gravities are you getting with the Colorado millet? Do you think it has the same amount of yield (may not be the right term) as the Grouse product based on what you've seen here?

 

[Osedax]

Personally I have not had good results with grouse Millet malt as the malt I received from them had very low dp
I have had good results from Colorado Malting Co millet malt.
I would not recommend Grouse.

I would also be curious. I had a good experience with CMC but, the millet they use (red) did not seem to have close to the same extract potential as Grouse (white millet). I could score a solid 5ppg higher extract from Grouse. CMC may have dialed in their process better since last I used it around 1 and half years ago.

 

[Michaelinwa]

I would also be curious. I had a good experience with CMC but, the millet they use (red) did not seem to have close to the same extract potential as Grouse (white millet). I could score a solid 5ppg higher extract from Grouse. CMC may have dialed in their process better since last I used it around 1 and half years ago.

I asked the CMC GF grain person about their millet, and it sure sounds like the same sort of mashing is required; higher temps, use of amylase, use more grain. "It all works, but it needs help". But maybe different strains work better in different situations. I'll do tests on both just for the fun of it.