Protease for Craft Brewing

ART-EN-061 is an industrial protease for craft brewing applications where brewers need controlled protein modification without changing core malt identity. The enzyme supports hydrolysis of high-molecular-weight proteins into smaller peptides and amino nitrogen fractions, helping process teams manage wort run-off, fermentation nutrition balance, colloidal stability targets, and adjunct-heavy grists. It is suitable for use during mash or other validated processing steps, depending on the brewery’s recipe, pH profile, thermal schedule, and filtration design.

Typical specification targets may include protease activity not less than 50,000 U/g by supplier method, moisture not more than 8%, light tan to brown free-flowing powder, and particle size commonly within 40–80 mesh. Activity, carrier system, and exact assay method are confirmed on the lot Certificate of Analysis. For related processing aids, see our enzymes and fermentation category, or submit a bulk quote on request with target beer style, annual volume, and intended dosing point.

• Craft breweries: Supports recipe development and process standardization for ales, lagers, wheat beers, high-gravity brewing, low-malt adjunct formulations, and seasonal products that require repeatable protein conversion.
• Mash optimization: Can be evaluated in mash programs where protein rest conditions, typically around mildly acidic pH and moderate temperature, are used to influence wort viscosity, soluble nitrogen, lautering behavior, and downstream filtration.
• Fermentation support: May increase available peptide and amino nitrogen fractions when raw materials are low in soluble nitrogen or when brewers are balancing malt, adjuncts, and yeast performance within defined process limits.
• Clarity and stability programs: Useful for R&D teams assessing chill haze risk, finished beer protein load, centrifuge performance, or membrane filtration throughput. Final performance depends on malt composition, dosage, contact time, heat inactivation, and beer matrix.
• Contract brewing and scale-up: Provides a documented enzyme option for facilities that need consistent lot traceability, sack packaging, and specifications suitable for incoming quality review and batch record systems.

Store ART-EN-061 in the original unopened 25 kg multi-wall sack in a cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse away from direct sunlight, condensate, strong odors, and oxidizing chemicals. Recommended storage is typically below 25°C with relative humidity controlled to avoid caking. Under recommended conditions, typical shelf life is 12 to 24 months, subject to the confirmed product specification and lot CoA. After opening, reseal promptly and use a first-in, first-out inventory system.

As with all enzyme powders, minimize dust generation during weighing, bag dumping, and transfer. Use appropriate local exhaust ventilation, gloves, eye protection, and respiratory protection when required by site safety procedures. Do not mix directly with strong acids, alkalis, or sanitizers. Dosing should be validated by brewery trials, beginning with small-scale wort or mash testing before full brewhouse implementation.

ArtemisYeast supplies ART-EN-061 for B2B procurement programs requiring lot traceability, technical documentation, and export-ready coordination. Each lot can be supported with a Certificate of Analysis, specification sheet, safety data sheet, allergen statement, non-GMO status statement where applicable, food-grade declaration, and country-of-origin documentation on request. Manufacturing and quality systems are HACCP-aligned, and documentation for ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, Halal, or Kosher status may be available on request depending on the production site and lot.

Incoming QC teams should confirm activity assay, appearance, moisture, microbiological limits, and packaging integrity against the approved purchase specification. For supplier qualification files, documentation workflows, and audit-related requests, visit ArtemisYeast quality support. Commercial supply is inquiry-only: no public price is published, and wholesale pricing on request is provided after volume, destination, documentation, and shipment requirements are reviewed.