Could you be getting more from your grain?
Could you be getting more from your grain?
Let us help you get the best quality and flavor from your distilling process.
Lower-quality grains & rising costs are putting pressure on distillers
Lower-quality grains & rising costs are putting pressure on distillers
A historically inadequate crop, related price increases and steady global demand for feed and malting-quality barley have all contributed to higher raw material costs in malt production. And, industry experts say, that’s not a trend ending anytime soon.
This situation puts distillers in the difficult position of having to accept lower-quality, higher-protein barley, which can lead to reduced ethanol yields. Unfortunately, not all distilleries have processes in place to handle this steep downgrade in feedstock quality.
Many distilleries still rely on outdated production methods and technologies
Of course, even when high quality grains are readily available, running or starting a distillery is challenging. The end-product is dependent on a number of different factors – from the type of grain, equipment, process and yeast to the use and quality of enzymes.
With so many variables in play, there’s no reason to rely on an antiquated means of breaking down starch and poor production methods. Among other drawbacks, these can lead to inconsistent performance, lower yields and off-flavors. All things to be avoided in a highly competitive market.
Unlock efficiency in your distillery
With our broad portfolio of yeast and enzymes, together with our expert industry knowledge and robust supply chain, we’re able to help you achieve reliable, consistent performance at every stage of the distilling process.
Talk to one of our distilling experts from Univar to learn how Novozymes enzymes can unlock enhanced efficiency in your distillery. You can even get a free sample to experience the difference yourself.
Improved production capacity & output
Increased alcohol yields & process consistency
Reduced costs while ensuring high-quality spirits
Why not get the most out of your distilling production?
Why not get the most out of your distilling production?
By taking advantage of the many recent Novozymes innovations in both enzymes and yeast, you can lower viscosity to enable higher solids, reduced energy consumption and improved yeast health – not to mention getting rid of unwanted off-flavors and decreasing your chemical requirements.
This all adds up to cost savings, better products and more satisfied customers.
Reduce your production losses by up to 10% with our free Distilling Dosage Calculator
Reduce your production losses by up to 10% with our free Distilling Dosage Calculator
Running your fermentations with suboptimal enzyme dosages can be costly mistakes that result in production losses of up to 10% or more. This could represent thousands or even millions in lost revenue.
Try our free Distilling Dosage Calculator to calculate your optimal dosage and see how much you could be saving.
Complete starch conversion
Complete starch conversion
Achieving complete starch conversion to fermentable sugars starts with a good liquefaction. Our heat-stable alpha-amylases support an efficient, effective liquefaction process.
These advanced enzymes liquefy gelatinized starch into dextrins and reduce viscosity – a key step towards efficient starch conversion. They also support yeast health with the right nutrient levels at the right time, resulting in a reduction in stress-induced congeners and sustained yeast vitality.
Maximized ethanol yield
Maximized ethanol yield
Our saccharification enzymes efficiently and cost-effectively convert starch and dextrins into glucose even when raw materials and conditions vary. This enables higher ethanol levels, lower residual starch and efficient separation in your downstream process.
Because of the range of side activities, our enzymes also compensate for inefficiencies, if any, in liquefaction processes.
Getting over the viscosity barrier
Getting over the viscosity barrier
Even with good liquefaction and saccharification, you risk ending up with highly viscous mashes. This might happen when you’re working with “small grains” such as rye, wheat, barley and triticale. The cause is water-binding non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs).
Viscosity-reducing enzymes break down NSPs, enabling you to run high dry solids and with more flexibility in raw materials. With lower viscosity you get less fouling, resulting in less wear on equipment and less cleaning.
Boosting fermentation
Boosting fermentation
A healthy, happy yeast enhances fermentation and the overall distilling process. Our enzyme blend for process enhancement provides more yeast-assimilable nitrogen. The result is a healthier yeast, giving higher yields and faster fermentation.
We are aware that each distillery is unique and so are your needs. In order to find the right solution for you, please connect with our technology specialists.
Viscosity Reduction in Fermentation
Viscosity Reduction in Fermentation
Viscosity has a major impact on heat exchange operations such as mash cooking, mash cooling, fermentation cooling, distillation, evaporation, and drying. High viscosity results in poor heat exchange and necessitates the design of larger heat exchange surfaces.
Disappointing harvest breeds challenging times for distilleries
Disappointing harvest breeds challenging times for distilleries
Reduced yield, record-low carry-over stocks, lower quality malt barley – these are just a few of the challenges that North American brewers & distillers are currently facing. And industry experts predict this trend may not end anytime soon.
Enzymes and GMO claims on Spirits
Enzymes and GMO claims on Spirits
Increasingly consumers are interested in the GMO content of all food and drink that they’re consuming, including what is in their evening cocktail.
The best enzymes for distilling
The best enzymes for distilling
To find out all there is to know about how enzymes can benefit your liquefaction, saccharification and viscosity reduction process.
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