ISY Enhance – 50g

ISY Enhance Body-Enhancing Agent

ISY Enhance™ is a specialised yeast-based texturising agent rich in polysaccharides, oligosaccharides, and mannoproteins. These natural yeast-derived components serve a dual purpose: the polysaccharides bind with polyphenols to significantly reduce harsh astringency and “hop burn,” while the mannoproteins provide a perceived increase in palate weight and body. Unlike maltodextrin or lactose, ISY Enhance™ is fully yeast-derived and does not significantly alter the gravity of the beer, making it a “clean” solution for balancing sensory profiles. It is gluten-free and highly versatile, performing well across a variety of styles from heavily hopped NEIPAs to delicate non-alcoholic lagers.

Key Benefits

• Flavor Perception: Enhances the overall balance by smoothing out defects and harsh flavors.
• Texture & Mouthfeel: Increases the silkiness and volume of the beer on the palate without adding fermentable sugars.
• Bittering Control: Effectively neutralises the “sharp” edge of high alpha-acid hops or late additions.
• Light Beer Support: Adds much-needed depth and body to low-alcohol and alcohol-free brews that often feel “thin.”

Typical Usage (Dosage)

• Commercial Applications: The standard treatment rate is 20–40 g/hL. For lighter styles like NABLAB (Non-Alcoholic/Low Alcohol Beer), hard seltzers, or light lagers, use 20–30 g/hL. For full-bodied ales or intensely hoppy beers, a higher rate of 30–40 g/hL is recommended to maximize the softening effect on hop bitterness.
• Home-Brew Applications: Pitch 4g to 9g for a standard 19L to 23L batch. For best results, use the lower end of the range for pale, sessionable beers and the higher end for IPAs or Imperial styles.

Applications

• Hoppy Styles: NEIPAs, West Coast IPAs, and Double IPAs to reduce hop-derived astringency.
• Light & Low-Alcohol: Lallemand’s premier recommendation for adding “brewery-fresh” body to NABLAB and seltzers.
• Balanced Ales & Lagers: Useful in any style where a premium, well-rounded quality is desired.

Technical Data & Properties

• Composition: Inactivated yeast autolysate (Saccharomyces cerevisiae).
• Form: Powder.
• Solubility: Fully soluble (though initial haze may form; add prior to clarification).
• Heat Stability: Heat stable; can be added during the boil without loss of efficacy.

Storage and Handling

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Ensure the container is tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.
• Shelf Life: 2 years from the date of manufacture when stored correctly.
• Handling: May be added directly to the kettle or fermenter, or re-hydrated in 10 times its weight of water (or hot water up to 100°C) prior to addition.

Summary

AB Vickers ISY Enhance™ acts as a powerful “finishing” tool for the modern brewer. By leveraging natural yeast components to buffer bitterness and boost body, it allows for the creation of more balanced, drinkable beers—especially in challenging styles like non-alcoholic brews or highly hopped ales where sensory equilibrium is difficult to achieve.