PIKE: A Cleaner, Flowable Alternative to IKE

For brewers who use isomerised kettle extract (IKE) post-fermentation, PIKE offers a cleaner, more efficient alternative, but without the complications of insoluble waxes & fats...or reduced flow. 

What is PIKE? 

Potassium Isomerised Kettle Extract (PIKE) is a post-fermentation product based on JRM’s IKE formulation but with one key difference: the insoluble waxes and fats have been removed. 

This results in a hop extract that retains all the benefits of IKE, but is more flowable, easier to handle, and suitable for dosing directly into beer or water. 

Why use PIKE? 

• Flowability: Thanks to the removal of waxes and fats, PIKE is significantly easier to handle than traditional IKE—especially in colder conditions or when automated dosing is used. This reduces the risk of blocked lines or inconsistent additions. 

• Higher Utilisation: PIKE provides greater utilisation than IKE, due to improved solubility and reduced product loss. This helps brewers get more consistent results with less extract required per dose. 

• Same Purpose as IKE: PIKE is designed to be used in exactly the same applications as IKE, typically post-fermentation, and delivers the same key benefits—but with cleaner handling and improved dosing reliability. 

Part of the JRM Product Range 

Here at JRM, we work closely with our partners to develop the very best products for the most innovative brewers.  PIKE brewers to achieve the desired bitterness using less raw material, and can be produced in varietal-specific batches, giving brewers control over the hop variety and resulting flavour profile.

Interested in making the switch from IKE to PIKE?

Contact our team or explore our Product Range to learn more.