What role do enzymes play in breaking down starches into sugars during mashing?
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February 25, 2025 at 12:42 pm by Christopher Mcdaniel
Enzymes like alpha- and beta-amylase hydrolyze complex starches into simpler sugars. When the malt is finely milled with the Colloid Mill GlobeCore, the increased exposure of starch granules allows enzymes to work more efficiently, leading to improved conversion rates and a richer extract.