where do I get enzymes?

Mar 12, 2005 1 Replies

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msclvr

If you're making an extract brew, and using some auxiliary grains such as crystal, you don't need enzymes. With all-grain brews, the enzymes are in the grains, and are activated by steeping crushed grain in a controlled temperature environment for a set amount of time. Crystal…

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Everything says that you should use enzymes to break down starch to digestable sugars, but where do you get it. I could probably pick up beano at the store, would this work? Do I really even need it if I'm just using the grain for coloring properties? I guess I don't, but it would be nice to know as I've checked out the supply store and they don't have anything resembling enzymes for sale except some kind of wino thing in case I decide to use oatmeal. The enzymes don't come in the grain do they?



-gcitagh


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