What are those creatures called amylases?
Imagine that the beer elaboration process is like a dance between two teachers, each with their own style. These stars are the amylases, which occur naturally in the barley malted during their magical transformation. Among the multiple varieties of amylases, two stand out: the Alpha and the beta, each with its own role in the beer harmony.
The great confrontation: Alpha against Beta
If there is something that binds to the brewers it is the debate about which of the two amilasas is the champion in the production of fermentable sugars. Beta Amilasa, considered the star of the show, starts maltose molecules from the end not reductant to starch chains. Your performance shines at cooler temperatures of 60-65 ° C (140-149 ° F) and in a pH between 5.1 and 5.3. On the other hand, the Alpha Amilase, which feels more comfortable in heats around 70 ° C (158 ° F), cuts random links, creating both fermentable sugars and non -fermentable dextrins.
The unique touch of each amylase
Beta is known as the fermentable sugars generator, while the Alpha is more a sweetness of sweetness that ensures that there is a balance between the different textures and flavors in your beer. This dynamic duo will join in the maceration pot, where its interactions will mark the fate of the golden drink.
The art of mastering temperature and pH
What if I told you that you can influence its characteristics just by adjusting the temperature and pH during the macerate? It is like being the director of an orchestra, where each small adjustment will affect the final result. For those who seek to experiment, the use of different temperature and pH strategies can lead to explosive results in terms of flavor profile.
Strategies that give flavor
Some brewers prefer a more stylized approach, keeping pH at specific levels to highlight certain nuances in their beer. Others opt for a bolder approach, maximizing the temperature to get the most out of the amylase alpha. The wonderful thing about the elaboration of beer is that each brewer can find their own path to the glory of flavors.
Final reflections on the beer world
So, beer friends, the next time they immerse themselves in the magic of the macerate, remember the importance of amylass friends. With each draft, each sip, and each temperature adjustment are doing more than just beer, they are creating an experience. Who knows what new flavors can you discover playing with these two amylass superstar? Health for experimentation!
