Brewing Beta-Glucanase Enzyme

ART-BW-052 is a concentrated brewing beta-glucanase enzyme preparation for distilleries and brewing plants processing barley, rye, malted cereals, adjunct grains, or high-fiber mash bills. The enzyme targets beta-1,3 and beta-1,4 glucan linkages that contribute to mash viscosity, slow wort runoff, and filter loading. In practical use, it helps standardize process flow when raw material beta-glucan levels vary by crop, malt modification, or adjunct ratio.

Typical specification targets include dry powder appearance, moisture not more than 8%, activity declared on the certificate of analysis, and 40-80 mesh flow characteristics suitable for pre-dispersion into mash water or direct addition to a mixing vessel. As an enzyme preparation, live cell count specifications such as CFU/g are not applicable. The usual working range is pH 4.5-6.0 with strongest process compatibility in the 45-65 °C mash window; activity decreases after high-temperature wort boiling or dedicated heat inactivation. For related production inputs, see our brewing and winemaking yeast category.

• Distilled spirits mash processing: supports smoother transfer, pumping, and separation in malt whisky, grain whisky, rye whisky, and neutral spirit operations using barley or rye-rich grists.
• Lautering and filtration: reduces viscosity caused by soluble glucans, helping improve bed permeability and reducing pressure rise across filters in process trials.
• Adjunct cereal processing: useful where unmalted barley, rye, oats, or mixed grains increase glucan load and create inconsistent flow behavior.
• Process optimization: can be evaluated alongside mash temperature profile, grist particle size, rest time, and solids ratio to improve throughput without changing the spirit style target.
• Industrial scale dosing: starting evaluation ranges commonly fall around 20-100 g per metric ton of grist, then are adjusted by lab mash, pilot run, raw material analysis, and plant residence time.

Store unopened 10 kg foil pouches in a cool, dry, odor-free area away from direct sunlight, steam lines, and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage is 5-25 °C with relative humidity controlled to protect powder flow and activity. Keep packaging sealed after opening and use clean, dry utensils to avoid moisture uptake. Under recommended conditions, typical shelf life is 12-18 months, subject to the activity retention statement on the lot-specific documentation.

For best dispersion, pre-mix the powder into a small volume of process water or add gradually into a well-agitated mash zone. Avoid inhaling dust and use local plant procedures for enzyme handling, including gloves, eye protection, and respiratory protection where powders are charged manually. Do not add directly to boiling wort or wash if enzyme activity is required in the mash stage.

ArtemisYeast supplies ART-BW-052 for inquiry-only wholesale procurement, with lot traceability and export documentation aligned to industrial ingredient purchasing requirements. A certificate of analysis can list enzyme activity method, appearance, moisture, microbiological limits where applicable, batch number, manufacturing date, and expiry or retest date. Specification sheets, allergen statements, non-GMO status statements where available, and food-grade declarations can be requested during technical review.

Manufacturing and packing controls are managed under documented food-safety systems, and HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, Halal, or Kosher documentation may be available depending on production site and lot. Procurement teams can review documentation through ArtemisYeast quality support before confirming orders. For commercial terms, packaging configuration, palletization, and destination-specific paperwork, request a bulk quote on request using SKU ART-BW-052.