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Pilsner enzyme???
Question:
Most likely, it’s either just amylase enzyme, or it might be papain, which is a papaya based enzyme. Both of these are used to clarify in the secondary. If you want to try it, they will convert starch to sugar. Just add to the secondary, and let sit for 3-5 days.
Response:
I like my pilsner and I’ve managed to brew a few good ones and then I saw, on the shelf of my local brewing retailer, a small package of pilsner enzyme. On that day the guy behind the counter was a wine specialist and his answers to my questions were vague at best. So: What is this stuff? How does it work? What effect will it have on the beer? And, is worth bothering with? Thanks, Tony
Response:
I like my pilsner and I’ve managed to brew a few good ones and then I saw, on the shelf of my local brewing retailer, a small package of pilsner enzyme. On that day the guy behind the counter was a wine specialist and his answers to my questions were vague at best. So: What is this stuff? How does it work? What effect will it have on the beer? And, is worth bothering with?
I have never heard of such a thing. It *may* be amylase enzyme. But, you certainly don’t need additional amylase to brew either extract or all-grain. I would definitely avoid it. Russ Brodeur in Franklin, MA