Product Description
Still Spirits Alpha Amylase is a bacterially derived.
Sufficient for up to 7.5 kg of liquefied starch.
Powdered alpha-amylase enzyme which breaks down or liquify gelatinised starch into dextrins and simple sugars prior to saccharification with glucoamylase and fermentation by yeast. Liquefaction!
For use in mashing of starch-based substrates, such as raw grains and potato, for fermentation of alcohol to make distilled spirits.
Instructions: Bring your starch substrate slurry to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes, then turn off the heat and allow to cool to 80C (176F) or just below. Add enzyme and stir well and then cover (or hold at 65-80C (149-176F)) and allow to stand for 60 minutes.
Net Weight: 12 g (0.4 US oz)
Sufficient for: Up to 7.5kg (16.5 lb) Liquefied Starch For Fermentation Volumes Up To 25 L (6.6 US Gal)
Ingredients: Sodium chloride, Alpha-Amylase enzyme. This Enzyme is part of the Still Spirits Distillers Range which includes Yeasts, Alpha and Gluco-Amylase Enzymes and Nutrients for Dark and Light Spirits. Whisky, Bourbon, Rum, Vodka and Gin.
For best results, use the Turbo 500 Boiler or the Grainfather Brewing System with the Pot Still Dome and Condenser. The full range is available from our shop.
