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Established in 1887, Murphy & Son Ltd. has helped many thousands of breweries and other beverage businesses achieve their targets and refine their products. At the forefront of research and innovation, we are master brewers, distillers, and manufacturing chemists.
Our founder, Albert John Murphy, was a highly competent chemist who developed a range of processing aids that improved efficiencies in the brewing process. He was one of the first to recognize the role of treating one’s water supply when brewing different beer styles consistently. Until his death in 1940, Mr. Murphy remained an innovator, dedicated to the development of brewing science and beer-production efficiency. This is an approach that remains at our company’s core to this day.
Our range of solutions now boasts liquor treatments, enzymes, kettle finings, foam control, beer finings, yeast and yeast food, CO2 meters, and of course, isinglass finings.
As scientists, we work with brewers to perfect their mash-to-glass process through tailored brew optimization and bespoke solutions to fermentation challenges. One of our products is an absolute game-changer for lagers and IPAs—introducing ALDC (Alpha Acetolactate Decarboxylase).
Stop Diacetyl Before It Starts in Your Beer
ALDC works by converting alpha-acetolactate directly into acetoin, bypassing the formation of diacetyl. This process significantly reduces the risk of diacetyl contamination and ensures a smooth, high-quality finish in your brew.
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How It Works
- Prevents diacetyl formation: ALDC ensures your beer remains free from the unwanted buttery off-flavors associated with diacetyl, resulting in a cleaner, crisper taste.
- Shortens fermentation time: By accelerating the breakdown of alpha-acetolactate, ALDC reduces the maturation time, helping you get your product to market faster.
- Improves consistency: Achieve consistent quality in every batch, enhancing customer satisfaction and brand loyalty.
Top Tip: Fight Hop Creep!
ALDC mitigates the resurgence of vicinal diketones (VDKs) associated with hop creep. Dry hopping adds hop diastase enzymes, which can cleave dextrins into fermentable sugars, causing a small fermentation to restart. With modern hoppy beers and aromatic hop varieties that have lower kilning temperatures than previously, the potential for VDK presence is great than ever.
In a study, the renewed availability of fermentable sugars when dry hopping resulted in further yeast activity and VDK production in control samples, but not when ALDC (3 g/hL) was added.
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Comprehensive Technical Support and Solutions
Beyond ALDC, Murphy & Son offers a wide range of technical support and solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of the beverage industry.
Our expert team is here to assist you with:
- Fining agents: Achieve brilliant clarity with our natural and effective solution.
- Yeast management: Optimize fermentation with our top-tier yeast nutrients and additives.
- Water treatment: Enhance the quality of your water to perfect your beverage’s taste and consistency.
Join the many successful brewers who have discovered the secret to exceptional brewing with Murphy & Son. Explore our range of innovative products and services designed to elevate your production process and deliver superior quality beverages.
For more information or to discuss how we can support your brewing needs, please email us at [email protected], call us—(866) 256-1887—or visit our website www.murphyandson.us.com.
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