{"product_id":"lallemand-abv-aromazyme-100g","title":"Lallemand ABV Aromazyme™ · Hop Aroma Enzyme · 100 g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHops hold more aroma than they give up. Aromazyme's β-glucosidase splits the bonds that keep part of it locked away as glycosides, so the fermenter gets a more complex hop aroma out of the same dry hop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bt-keyfacts\"\u003eβ-glucosidase enzyme · 5 g\/hl (1 g per 20 L) · Add mid-fermentation · pH 3.5–6.5 · 15–65 °C · 100 g jar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does in your beer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABV Aromazyme™ is a food-grade enzyme preparation from a selected strain of Aspergillus niger, with strong glycosidase activity. Its β-glucosidase breaks glycosidic bonds in hop compounds, releasing monoterpene alcohols — aroma that would otherwise stay out of reach — plus a little glucose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLallemand says that shifts the balance of terpenes towards a more diverse hop aroma and flavour, softens harsh bitterness for better drinkability and slightly increases wort fermentability. A natural fit for dry-hopped IPA, NEIPA and APA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLallemand (ABV range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnzyme preparation — β-glucosidase (glycosidase activity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSource\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelected strain of Aspergillus niger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,500 BGDU\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite to light brown powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDosage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 g\/hl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptimum pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5–6.5 (lower activity still at pH 3.0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptimum temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–65 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhen to add\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-fermentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g jar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelf life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeclared activity for 4 years if stored properly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much for a 20 L batch\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 g\/hl → 1 g for 20 L (approx., dose × 0.2 hl). The 100 g jar holds enough for 100 batches of that size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLallemand recommends using the whole pack once it's opened — a tall order at 1 g a brew, so seal it tightly and keep it cool and dry between batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeigh 1 g per 20 L and dissolve it in about 10 ml of water or wort (1 g in 10 ml). Stir thoroughly so it's evenly dispersed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd it to the fermenter mid-fermentation. That gives the enzyme time to work, lets the active yeast eat the glucose it releases and loses less aroma to CO₂.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry hop early in fermentation — Lallemand says that extracts more terpene glycosides for the enzyme to work on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't add it after filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrewing a NEIPA? Try it with Citra and Mosaic in the dry hop and Lallemand New England yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; shelf life\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore the sealed jar in a cool, dry area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStored properly, it keeps its declared activity for 4 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, close it tightly after each use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName: Enzyme preparation for brewing (β-glucosidase)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: β-glucosidase enzyme preparation from Aspergillus niger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergens: not stated in the manufacturer's data sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet quantity: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: cool and dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood-grade: complies with the JECFA and FCC specifications for food-grade enzymes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt changes how much aroma you get out of your hops — Lallemand even suggests it lets you use fewer hops or less aromatic varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 100 g jar, 1 g per 20 L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a brewing ingredient it ships from our partner warehouse in the Czech Republic, separately from equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much Aromazyme for 20 L?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 g. The dose is 5 g\/hl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen do I add it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMid-fermentation, dissolved in about 10 ml of water or wort. Dry hop early in fermentation, so there's more for the enzyme to work on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it affect bitterness?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLallemand says it reduces unpleasant, harsh bitterness and improves drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it change attenuation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlightly: Lallemand says it slightly increases wort fermentability, and the yeast consumes the glucose it releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lallemand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60933610733902,"sku":"BOP-270355","price":28.83,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9810\/6309\/files\/307_1431-aromazyme-front-white-lowres.jpg?v=1790201898","url":"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/products\/lallemand-abv-aromazyme-100g","provider":"BrewTaurus.com | Brewing Technology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}