Enzyme | Temperature Range | Optimal | Denatures | Purpose |
Phytase and Phosphatase | 86-128F | 30-53C | 95F | 35C | 140F | 60C | pH adjustment of hard water |
Lactic Acid | 95-122F | 35-50C | 110F | 44C | 140F | 60C | acidulation of the mash |
Beta-Glucanase | 95-131F | 35-55C | 113F | 45C | 140F | 60C | for wheat and oatmeal |
Peptase and Peptidase | 113-122F | 45-50C | 122F | 50C | 145F | 63C | protein breakdown |
Protease and Proteinase | 122-140F | 50-60C | 136F | 58C | 155F | 68C | protein breakdown |
Beta-amalyse | 130-150F | 54-66C | 148F | 64C | 160F | 71C | Saccharification, fermentable sugar |
Alpha-Amylase | 150-160F | 66-71C | 158F | 70C | 170F | 77C | Saccharification, longer chain sugar |