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Celebrating 100 Years at Gusmer... Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1918 to provide products to the brewing market. In 1924, Aage Gusmer incorporated our company as the exclusive distributor of a tank coating for the North and South American brewing industry. Today, Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. is one of the leading beverage filtration manufacturers & suppliers of processing aids and equipment to the entire beverage industry. Gusmer continues to manufacture and exclusively represents many world-wide suppliers of superior products for fermentation applications. Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. continues to be privately held and actively managed by the Gusmer family. Gusmer is proud of the long-term collaborative partnerships that we continue to grow and develop with all employees, customers, and suppliers. Continuous improvement and innovation are the heart of Gusmer as we seek to be the “Go To Provider” of goods and services that make the products we ultimately use as consumers the best that they can be. Gusmer Enterprises History - Major Milestones
1918
2007
Gusmer founded into brewing industry
Micro Elements Fermentation Launch
1924
2014
Officially Incorporated as “A.Gusmer, Inc.”
KICK Carrageenan Kettle Fining Launch
1964
2022
Depth Filter Media manufacturing begins
ME Hard Seltzer HG Nutrients Launch
1970
2023
Manufacturing begins in Fresno, CA
3rd Manufacturing Plant Opens - Hickory, NC
1997
2024
Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
Celebrating 100 Years
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Gusmer Product Offerings
Micro Elements ® Beer Fermentation Nutrients Pg 10
BevReady TM Filter Cartridges Pg 31
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Micro Elements ® Hard Seltzer HG Fermentation Nutrients Pg 11
Cellupore CSF Series Sheets Pg 26
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Micro Essentials TM Cider Fermentation Nutrients Pg 10
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KICK Carrageenan ® Kettle Fining Agents Pg 21
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Carbac ® Carbon Filter Media Pg 29
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Cellu-Flo Filter Fibers Pg 30
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Sigrist LabScat 2 Dual-Angle Lab Turbidimeter Pg 43
Information Inside Sales & Sales Reps by Area . . . . . . . . . .......... 3 Brewing Products Yeast & Bacteria .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................. 4-9 Chr. Hansen SmartBev ® NEER ® .. . . . . . . ........ 5 Chr. Hansen SmartBev ® Lager and Ale. . . . . . ..... 6 Chr. Hansen SmartBev ® LB-1 . . . . . . . . . ......... 7 Yeast for Hard Seltzer and Cider. . . . . . . ........ 8-9 Nutrients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... 10-11 Micro Elements ® Brewing Nutrients. . . . . . . ...... 10 Micro Essentials TM Cider Nutrients . . . . . . . ...... 10 Micro Elements ® Hard Seltzer Nutrients . . . . . ..... 11 IFF Danisco ® Enzymes. . . . . . . . . . . . . .............12-17 Processing Aids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ 18-21 PQ Silica Gels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. 19 BASF Divergan ® PVPP. . . . . . . . . . . . ........... 19 Nalco Colloidal Silica. . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 20 KICK Carrageenan ® Kettle Fining Agents . . . . .... 21 Flavor & Color .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................. 22-23 PureMalt Concentrates. . . . . . . . . . . . ........... 22 DDW (Givaudan Sense Colour) Caramel Products. . 23 Oak Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................. 24-25 Gusmer Oak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... 24 Arôbois Oak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ 25 Filtration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... 26-35 Filter Sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... 26-27 Cellu-Stack ® Filters & Housings .. . . . . . . ........ 28 Filtration for Hard Seltzer. . . . . . . . . . . .......... 29 Cellu-Flo Fiber Filter Aids. . . . . . . . . . . .......... 30 BevReady TM Filter Cartridges. . . . . . . . ........ 31-33 Bucher Denwel Filtration Systems. . . . . . ...... 34-35 Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................. 36-42 Bucher Denwel Inline Gas Injection & Equip . . .. 36-37 Ponndorf Spent Grain Removal Equipment. . ... 38-39 Sigrist Turbidimeters. . . . . . . . . . . ............ 40-42 Laboratory Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. 43-49 Sigrist LabScat2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. 43 CDR BeerLab ® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... 44 CDR KombuchaLab & CDR CiderLab . . . . . ...... 45 MilliporeSigma Process Monitoring Tools . . . ... 46-48 MilliporeSigma MVP Icon. . . . . . . . . . . .......... 49 Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ 50-51 Hamilton Inline Process Sensors. . . . . . . . ....... 50 Hamilton Cell Density Measurement & DO Meter . . 51 . Analytical Services Panels & Individual Tests . . . .... 52-53 Practical Brewery Formulas & Conversions . . . . ...... 54-55 Quality at Gusmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................. 56 Shipping & Ordering Information .. . . ..... Inside Back Cover Services
IFF BCLEAR TM
Proline-specific endo-protease Pg 14
Bucher Denwel M-Polynox MC Polymeric Cross Flow Filters Pg 35
Chr. Hansen SmartBev ® Frozen Liquid Yeast (FLY) For Low, No-Alcohol, and Regular Beer Pg 4
BevReady TM Gusmer Filter Cartridges Pg 31
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Facility Locations and Technical Sales Representatives Information & Ordering To place an order please call us toll free: 866.213.1131
LOCATIONS: West Coast Napa Gusmer Napa & Analytical Services 640-D Airpark Road Napa, CA 94558
Sonoma Gusmer Sonoma & Analytical Services 9025 Old Redwood Hwy, Suite E Windsor, CA 95492 Phone: 707.836.1056 8:30-1:00, 1:30-5:00 *M-F PST * Extended harvest hours, call to inquire
Waupaca Manufacturing Facility 1401 Ware Street Waupaca, WI 54981 Phone: 715.258.5525 Fax: 715.258.8488 8:00-5:00, M-F CST Fresno Manufacturing Facility 81 M Street Fresno, CA 93721 Phone: 559.485.2692 Fax: 559.485.4254 8:00-5:00, M-F PST
Phone: 707.224.7903 8:30-5:00, M-F PST
East Coast
Santa Rosa Fermentation Center 2200 Northpoint Parkway Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Phone:707-921-1417
Mountainside 1165 Globe Avenue Mountainside, NJ 07092 Phone: 908.301.1811 Fax: 908.301.1812 8:00-5:00, M-F EST
Hickory Manufacturing Facility 1774 Lutetium Circle SE Newton, NC 28658 Phone: 828.994.0105 8:00-5:00, M-F EST
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TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES BY AREA: Central CA, S. Nevada Bill Merz (Bakersfield, CA) — 661.330.5294 bmerz@gusmerenterprises.com Central & Northern CA, N. Nevada Greg Sitton (Visalia, CA) — 559.573.4398 gsitton@gusmerenterprises.com Central Coast CA Kyann (Varvel) Romag (Paso Robles, CA) — 805.956.0613 kromag@gusmerenterprises.com Napa County CA Pedro Pereira (Napa, CA) — 707.320.3307 ppereira@gusmerenterprises.com Sonoma/Mendocino Counties CA Andrew Moore (Windsor, CA) — 707.494.2837 amoore@gusmerenterprises.com Southern CA, Arizona Eric Templeton (Torrance, CA) — 213.944.9166 etempleton@gusmerenterprises.com Northwestern States / Western Canada Chris Webster (Moses Lake, WA) — 509.209.1311 cwebster@gusmerenterprises.com
Midwest, Colorado, Upper Western States Eric May (Denver, CO) — 720.703.3813 emay@gusmerenterprises.com Midwest Tom Mondor (St. Paul, MN) — 715.417.0623 tmondor@gusmerenterprises.com Texas & Lower Midwestern States Jill Gallegos (Hutto, TX) – 817.676.6506 jgallegos@gusmerenterprises.com Great Lakes Region, Eastern Canada Bryan Forbes (St. Paul, MN) — 651.280.9377 bforbes@gusmerenterprises.com Northeastern States Matt Pino (Mountainside, NJ) — 609.569.6329 mpino@gusmerenterprises.com Kentucky, Tennessee Justin Juengel (St. Louis, MO) — 314.502.0144 jjuengel@gusmerenterprises.com Southeastern States Cristian Lupp (Mountainside, NJ) — 908.419.1151 clupp@gusmerenterprises.com
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View Table of Contents Chr. Hansen SmartBev ® Yeast & Bacteria for Brewing
Fermentation. Redefined. Chr. Hansen is a climate-friendly global bioscience company that develops natural solutions for the food and beverage industries. Fermentation experts since 1893, Chr. Hansen now brings the largest collection of cultures in the world, along with the most highly skilled fermentation experts to the brewing industry. By combining our innovative concepts with your true brewing skills the industry has elevated its standard. SmartBev is Fermentation. Redefined. SmartBev ® The SmartBev range from Chr. Hansen offers solutions for low/no-alcohol and regular beer, as well as for fermented juices, teas and more. The range includes both unique yeast solutions, like our NEER ® product, as well as lactic acid bacteria solutions, such as those used in our Harvest range. Yeast fermentation is at the heart of great beer, and innovative fermentation is what we strive to offer our customers. Perfecting fermentation results in delicious flavor, mouthfeel and balance in a wide range of beverages. Our large culture collection and highly skilled team combine the resources, knowledge and passion to perfectly pair our innovative concepts with your brewing skills and techniques. The result? Appealing, flavorful beers and beverages your customers crave—both with and without alcohol—created within an optimized process where sustainability is high on the agenda. Frozen Liquid Yeast (FLY)
White Paper: Reducing Carbon Footprint and water consumption in alcohol-free beer production
The SmartBev yeast is designed to help the brewing industry optimize its yeast program. The product itself is delivered in a pouch format and contains high CFU, high activity, and purity. The frozen format keeps the yeast dormant in an active state, making it ready to use as soon as it is thawed. The FLY format may be new for the brewing industry, but Chr. Hansen has found success with this format for years. It provides the perfect combination of high-quality yeast, long shelf life, and convenience in use. The option for onsite stock in < -- 45°C freezers will give you security and agility at the same time. The FLY format secures consistently high vitality and viability during its shelf life of 18 months (< -- 45° C).
Chr. Hansen SmartBev ®
SmartBev ®
Frozen liquid yeast (FLY)
Freeze-dried LAB
NEER®
Ale
Lager
Harvest
NEER® 500hL
TUM 210
TUM 34/70
LB-1
NEER® Poly 50hL
NEER® 50hL
NEER® Punch 50hL
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Chr. Hansen SmartBev ® NEER ®
A fast, sustainable and cost-efficient solution for brewing full-flavored beer without the alcohol. NEER is produced using Chr. Hansen’s proprietary production method which ensures high product performance, consistency and low risk of contamination. The NEER product is delivered on dry- ice, after thawing, can be transferred to the fermentation vessel using the sterile connection tube included in the package. NEER is highly concentrated and normally finishes fermentation within 3-5 days. Minimal maturation of the beer is required. Non-alcoholic Brewing Process Comparison Most non-alcoholic beers suffer from inferior organoleptic properties due to the ‘side-effects’ of the physical removal of ethanol or the application of cold-contact with regular brewers’ yeasts. NEER is a traditional brewing solution, which can produce full bodied, flavorful, non-alcoholic beers using our patented Pichia kluyveri strain.
Key Features: The alcohol-free solution that doesn’t ask beer to compromise • Pichia kluyveri strain: Isolated in New Zealand, selected for fermentation characteristics and its ability to only ferment monosaccharides. • Frozen yeast: Direct pitching for convenience, speed and safety. From freezer to fermenter in 1 hour. • Fermentation characterstics: Enhanced fruit flavours (esters/thiols) and medium production of polysaccharides for next generation full flavoured, yet fresh alcohol free beer. • Production benefits: Without production of diacetyl, the concept allows for shortened maturation cycles.
NEER Overview - Learn how it works
Discover a better way to brewing non-alcoholic beer
Select the NEER ® strain that best fits your beer
NEER ® POLY
NEER ®
NEER ® PUNCH
For a more neutral impact of the yeast to brew a beer where the malt and hops shine.
For a refreshing balance beer in between POLY and PUNCH.
For a fruit forward beer, where the yeast flavors roll out their full ester characters.
FRUIT FLAVOR INTENSITY
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View Table of Contents Chr. Hansen SmartBev ® Lager and Ale
SmartBev ® Lager and Ale in the frozen liquid yeast (FLY) format For optimizing yeast management with a new format of high-quality, high-purity yeast
Chr. Hansen’s SmartBev yeast are designed to help the brewing industry optimize its yeast program by delivering the product in a frozen pouch format that ensures high CFU, high activity levels and optimal purity. The FLY format keeps the yeast dormant in an active state, making it ready to use as soon as it is thawed. With SmartBev frozen liquid yeast, brewers can look forward to the following: • Increased efficiency, enabling producers to skip the cultivation steps that can lead to inconsistent outcomes • Increased agility from a continuous on-site stock that can be made ready to use within one hour • An established logistics network created by
“Propagation with SmartBev Lager TUM 34/70 started quickly. The dead cells were reduced fast and in three days we had enough cells to start the fermentation process. We actually saved 50% of our time by using the novel SmartBev™ Lager TUM 34/70 technology in comparison to our standard inoculation scheme. After pitching our tank with the propagated SmartBev Lager TUM 34/70, fermentation and pH drop started quickly. The fermentation ran stable
and fast throughout the whole process.” — Bernhard Löw, Head Brewmaster M.C. Wieninger Germany
Chr. Hansen and made available to our customers: we have the supply chain in place to ensure the products that reach you have retained their superior quality • No CAPEX required, saving producers time and increasing the consistency of their brewing outcomes.
Yeast Propagation with SmartBev ® FLY SmartBev ® Larger - TUM 34/70 SmartBev ® Ale - TUM 210
Traditional Yeast Propagation
3-7 days
Lab propagation
5-18 days saved
Laboratory
1-3 days
Carlsberg Flask
3-5 days
2-4 days
Propagation
Propagation
Production
Production
7-15 days
7-8 days
Fermentation
Fermentation
5-10 cycles
3-5 days
Yeast harvest
Yeast Harvest
The original TUM 34/70 and TUM 210 from TUM Research Center Weihenstephan for Brewing and Food Quality are available in FLY format as SmartBev Lager – TUM 34/70 and SmartBev Ale – TUM 210. Chr. Hansen and Weihenstephan have collaborated to offer these classic yeast strains in a new, innovative format, ensuring a high- quality, easy-to-use product for every brew. • SmartBev ® Lager – TUM 34/70 is a renowned, bottom-fermenting strain ( Saccharomyces pastorianus ssp. Carlsbergensis ) that originates from Bavaria and is used to make German Lager. Now available in FLY format, this product features excellent diacetyl reduction and pronounced ester levels. • SmartBev ® Ale – TUM 210 makes the versatile TUM 210 yeast available in a new, efficient format. This yeast is an English ale (top-fermenting) POF negative strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae that yields a low fruitiness. It can be used for English- as well as American-style ales when the fermentation temperature is used to control ester production.
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Chr. Hansen SmartBev ® Harvest LB-1 Chr. Hansen has developed a new freeze dried, direct inoculation culture of Lactobacillus plantarum . Chr. Hansen’s Harvest LB-1 is the first pure Lactobacillus plantarum culture selected specifically for sour beer production. Harvest LB-1 is a dairy free culture, with high cell viability, that produces clean and crisp flavors and aromas that are great for sour beer. Main Benefits • Kettle souring in less than 16 hours • Direct inoculation: 1 pouch for 8-10 bbl • Freeze-dried, ready when you need it Fermentation Characteristics • Optimal temperature range: 68-104 ° F • From pH 5.5 to 3.5 in 16 hours • Fast acidification of wort down to pH 3.2
Harvest LB-1 Video Customer Testimonial
Andy Ruhland, Head Brewer Bad Weather Brewing - St. Paul, MN
Harvest LB-1 Video Customer Testimonial
Ryan Jackle, Head Brewer Wise Man Brewing - Winston-Salem, NC
Harvest LB-1 Souring time Fastest souring is achieved at low IBU levels. Harvest LB-1 tolerates 8 IBU, which minimizes risk of cross contamination in the brewery.
3.2 3.6 4 4.4 4.8 5.2 5.6 6
Fermentation conditions: Wort (12 °Plato), 86 °F Inoculation: 1 pouch/10bbl
0 IBU 4 IBU 8 IBU
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HARD SELTZER
Gusmer is pleased to introduce interesting and unique strains of yeast that have proven to be strong tools in the production of premium beverages. As a supplier of yeast to the alcoholic beverage industry for decades, Gusmer has many strains of specialized yeast that were selected for their abilities to perform alcoholic fermentations and make positive contributions to the organoleptic profile. We provide yeast strains with proven kinetics and the ability to produce aromatic and mouthfeel constituents, or the inability to produce certain negative metabolites – such as hydrogen sulfide. We work exclusively with Chr. Hansen and Renaissance Yeast, two leaders in the production of yeast for the beverage industry. Renaissance Yeast is a leader in the development of classical crossbred (non-GMO) H 2 S-preventing Saccharomyces yeast, based on a unique strain of yeast, UCD932, that was recently isolated by the University of California, Davis which is naturally incapable of producing hydrogen sulfide. Renaissance has developed a full range of yeasts bred specifically for their favorable fermentation attributes in hard seltzer. Each strain has a proven lineage, and is metabolically incapable of producing hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide, even at levels below threshold, binds delicate aromas. Hard seltzer, produced with Renaissance Saccharomyces strains, that contain no hydrogen sulfide are bright, clean and have outstanding aromas. Renaissance Yeast
Allegro TM Saccharomyces cerevisiae bayanus • Imparts layers of fresh fruit with aromas such as esters, producing premium fruit forward seltzers • Moderate fermenter • Alcohol Tolerance up to 16% v/v, Temp Range: 50 – 82 °F (10 – 28 °C) Viva TM Saccharomyces cerevisiae bayanus • Works well under a diverse set of conditions and benefits • Alcohol Tolerance up to 16% v/v, Temp Range: 50 – 77 °F (10 – 25 °C) Avante TM Saccharomyces cerevisiae • Showcases the natural aromatics of fruit w/ hints of apple blossom & caramel • Noted for strong fermentation kinetics • Tolerant of high alcohols (up to 17% v/v), Temp Range: 55 – 86 °F (13 – 30 °C) Chr. Hansen Chr. Hansen has developed a yeast program founded both on standard Saccharomyces yeast and non- Saccharomyces yeast. Chr. Hansen yeast gives options to accentuate flavor, aroma and mouthfeel in the production of distinct and high quality hard seltzers. Merit TM 100% Saccharomyces cerevisiae • Ideal for sparkling base and delicate fruit seltzers with crisp and sharp flavors • Strong and clean fermentation kinetics • Tolerant of high alcohols (up to 17% v/v), Temp Range: 50 – 90 °F (10 – 32 °C)
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Yeast Strains For Cider
CIDER PROCESSING
Renaissance Yeast
Fresco TM Saccharomyces cerevisiae hybrid
• Moderate fermenter • Does not produce H 2 S • Alcohol Tolerance up to 15% v/v • Temp Range: 55 – 95 °F (13 – 35 °C) Allegro TM Saccharomyces cerevisiae bayanus • Imparts layers of fresh fruit with aromas such as esters, producing premium fruit forward ciders Avante TM Saccharomyces cerevisiae • Ideal for sparkling base and round, complex perfumed ciders • Showcases the natural aromatics of fruit with hints of apple blossom and caramel
• Specifically developed for cider producers • Imparts a bright apple character and a refreshing crisp finish
Ossia TM Saccharomyces cerevisiae hyrbrid • Produces tropical fruit and hints of pepper and clove • For the production of organic ciders Viva TM Saccharomyces cerevisiae bayanus • Ideal for sparkling base and round, complex perfumed ciders • Works well under a diverse set conditions and benefits
Chr. Hansen Prelude TM 100% Torulaspora delbrueckii
Melody TM 60% S. cerevisiae, 20% L. thermotolerans, 20% T. delbrueckii • Produces full-bodied, rich and viscous fruit ciders Merit TM 100% Saccharomyces cerevisiae • Ideal for sparkling base and delicate fruit ciders with crisp sharp flavors • Strong and clean fermentation kinetics
• Heavy producer of mannoproteins • Silky round mouthfeel and increases palate weight
Concerto TM 100% Lachancea thermotolerans • Accentuates red and black fruit with spicy apple aroma • For fruit-forward ciders with low alcohol
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Gusmer Enterprises Micro Elements ® Brewing Nutrient Tablets
A diverse blend of vitamins, minerals, polypeptides and amino acids that have been identified as essential precursors required to build yeast biomass, with 100% organic nitrogen, all compressed into a convenient tablet. Micro Elements Brewing Nutrients is based on the latest fermentation research and with the highest quality, bioavailable ingredients for maximum assimilation by the yeast. • Consistent Fermentations / Increase Attenuation / Improve Filtration • Maintain Yeast Population Viability
“We’ve been adding MicroElements Brewing Nutrient Tablets to our high gravity brews for the past several years. Previously, we would regularly get stuck fermentations and low viability during our fermentations of high gravity beers. The addition of these nutrient tablets virtually eliminated this heartache. The easy to use and measure tablet form is perfect for a high volume brewery like ours and keeps the brewers attention where it belongs. This is not to mention eliminating spillage. I would highly recommend these tablets anywhere yeast nutrient is needed.”
• Virtually No Dust, Easy-To-Use, Tablet Form A Unique & Notable Nutrient Unlike traditional yeast nutrient products, which contain a high percentage of inexpensive diammonium phosphate (DAP) and yeast hulls, Micro Elements do not contain DAP. Instead, our research team has found that our proprietary blend of pure vitamins, minerals and yeast extract gives superior fermentation performance. Breweries enlisted in product testing noted better yeast flocculation, increased yeast viability, higher RDF’s, increased rates of fermentation and positive sensory evaluation. Application
— Mark Hunger, Brewmaster Great Lakes Brewing Co. Cleveland, OH
Micro Elements Brewing Nutrient Tablets are crafted to be utilized in either the kettle or fermentation vessel in all types of beer, with a particular focus on high gravity brewing and yeast propagation regimes. It is a complete fermentation nutrient supplement. Add tablet(s) during the last 10-15 minutes of boil to fully dissolve prior to knockout.
Note: When used as recommended, Micro Elements Brewing Nutrients will provide at least 30 ppb of zinc.
Pack Size: 1 kg (29 tabs), 5kg (147 tabs) Dose Rate: 1 tablet / 10 US bbls
Fermentation Nutrients for Cider Gusmer’s Micro Essentials TM fermentation nutrients are known by cider makers as a reliable tool for strong, healthy and clean fermentations, Micro Essentials nutrients have shown to improve fermentation kinetics, reduce H 2 S production and assure complete fermentations. Available in a powder or a time-release tablet. Item Dose Rate Description Application Package Highly complex nutrient, ideal for most fermentations - added once at the Micro Essentials Complete-TR 12-96 g/hl (1-8 lbs / 1,000 gal) 10 kg (22 lbs) 1 kg (2.2 lbs)
Time-release nutrient supplying a rich mixture of organic and inorganic nitrogen, vitamins and trace minerals. A powdered form of yeast nutrient supplying a rich mixture of organic and inorganic nitrogen, vitamins and trace minerals. 100% organic nitrogen source and complex mixture of vitamins and minerals. DAP Free *Pure vitamin and mineral blend for yeast.
beginning of fermentation. (Product is a white and tan tablet, each with different time release profiles. Dose together 1 to 1) Highly complex nutrient used during fermentation - multiple addition is recommended when adding 2 lbs / 1,000 gal or more.
Micro Essentials Powder
12-96 g/hl (1-8 lbs / 1,000 gal)
25 kg (55 lbs) 5 kg (11 lbs)
24 g/hl (2 lbs / 1,000 gal)
Micro Essentials Prime
Ideal for rehydrating yeast and aiding in restarting fermentations
10 kg (22 lbs) 1 kg (2.2 lbs)
Micro Essentials Trace
Can be used in combination with other products when analysis shows that vitamin or mineral levels are particularly low.
0.7 - 2.6 g / hl (25 -100 g / 1,000 gal)
10 kg (22 lbs) 1 kg (2.2 lbs) 100 g (0.22 lbs)
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Gusmer Enterprises Micro Elements ® Hard Seltzer HG Hard Seltzer Nutrient
Micro Elements Hard Seltzer HG is a powder blend of complex fermentation nutrients formulated for high gravity seltzer fermentations. It is composed of organic and inorganic nitrogen, vitamins, trace minerals, sterols, amino acids, proteins and peptides. • High gravity seltzer fermentation (≥25° Plato) • Fast fermentation times • High alcohol yields • Neutral flavor and aroma profile Instructions for Use Rehydrate Micro Elements Hard Seltzer HG in 10X the weight in process water and mix for 10 minutes. Add the hydrated solution to the fermenter with the sugar base prior to yeast inoculation in one addition.
Dosing Recommendations
Plato
15-20
20-25
≥25 6.6 773 55 925
“Uinta Brewing Company uses Gusmer Micro Elements Hard Seltzer HG nutrients in our entire lineup of award-winning Westwater Hard Seltzers. Production is simplified with a single nutrient addition and rapid fermentation of our high alcohol seltzer base.” — Ian Fuller, Director of Operations
g/L g/bbl lbs/1000 gal PPM
4.95 580 41.2 694
6.2 725 51.6 868
Nitrogen
This product provides 16.8 ppm of available nitrogen for every 1lb/1000 gallons.
Uinta Brewing Co. Salt Lake City, UT
Pack Size: 25 kg
Fermentation Curves
Plato
Alcohol
Degrees Plato 16° Plato 24° Plato 28° Plato
Degrees Plato 16° Plato 24° Plato 28° Plato
Days
Days
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IFF Danisco ® Brewing Enzymes
IFF is a global leader of innovative and sustainable solutions in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences. Gusmer Enterprises has partnered with this iconic brand to serve the brewing industry. Traditional brewing is based on enzymes produced by malted grain. Critical enzymes developed during malting of brewer’s grains include amylases, proteases and cellulases. These same critical enzymes are available from Gusmer as IFF Danisco enzymes, giving you the tools to reduce cost, waste, and energy consumption, accelerate production and achieve consistently high-quality beer. Starch Conversion
BCLEAR TM PRESS RELEASE
BCLEAR TM Proline-specific endo-protease
Starch conversion enzymes convert the starch in grist to flavor components and fermentable sugars. Starch is glucose molecules linked together in a linear (amylose) or branched polymer (amylopectin). Alpha-amylases rapidly but randomly break starch molecules to produce water-soluble fragments of starch called dextrins - unfermentable carbohydrates that contribute to beer flavor, body, and mouthfeel. Glucoamylases break off single molecules of glucose from starch molecules, dextrins and maltose. Cellulases break down cell wall complexes to release starch for conversion. Using specific combinations or blends of all these enzyme types, brewers can control starch conversion to increase extract, achieve target attenuations, balance carbohydrate profile, and assure consistency even with varying raw material. Wort Separation & Beer Filtration Wort separation and beer filtration enzymes - xylanase, beta-glucanase, cellulase, and arabinase - break down non-starch polysaccharides that can interfere with wort separation, clog filters, and bind up starch molecules. The composition and amount of cell wall material varies widely depending on degree of malt modification, the source of malt and the growing conditions from year to year. Fruited beers introduce pectin haze and filtration problems that can be prevented with the use of pectinase enzymes. Improving mash separation increases wort quality and can benefit extract yield, as well as lower energy costs. Modification Modification of malt describes the breakdown of grain endosperm, a protein-starch matrix, into smaller proteins and amino acids and further release of starches. Protease and peptidase enzymes accomplish this and provide sufficient amino acid nutrients in the wort for yeast to thrive. Diacetyl Control Traditional methods to reduce diacetyl require rests under warm conditions, with extended maturation times. Diacetyl prevention can be achieved without diacetyl rest by enzymatic degradation of alpha-acetolactate, the yeast byproduct that is the precursor of diacetyl. Stabilization Stabilization is an important consideration for beers to ensure clarity, extend shelf life, and maintain brand consistency. Chill haze stabilization can now be accomplished with the use of proline specific endo-protease. Enzymatic stabilization does not require additional filtration, equipment, or filter aids. This leads to savings in water, energy, and time. IFF brewing enzymes from Gusmer supply these key enzyme activities and give you the tools to reduce cost, waste, and energy consumption, accelerate production and achieve consistently high-quality beer. “At Russian River Brewing Company, we have chosen to use ALPHALASE Advance 4000 (ALDC) when dry hopping to reduce one of the main effects from hop creep, which is diacetyl. The use of ALDC in conjunction with good yeast and pH management during drying hopping has reduced the required maturation days post dry hop.” — Vinne Cilurzo, Owner/Brewmaster Russian River Brewing Co. - Windsor, CA
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MASHING AND CEREAL COOKING Supplemental enzymes break down starch and reduce mash viscosity for more consistent mashing. Add to cereal cooker for faster liquefaction. AMYLEX ® 6T Thermostable α-amylase • Best in class at lower doses • Rapid viscosity reduction at low & broad pH ranges • High thermotolerance for broad operating conditions
AMYLEX ® 5T Thermostable α-amylase
• Efficient viscosity reduction with high adjunct brewing • Allows for use of low water to grist ratio • Reduced processing costs
AMYLEX ® BT2 Classic thermostable α-amylase
• Rapidly reduces viscosity at medium or high gelatinization temperatures • Great for beers that require organic approval
Enzyme Name
Dose Rate (kg/MT of grist)
Optimal Temp Range
Optimal pH Range
In the cereal cooker: 0.05 - 0.5 Infusion mashing: Up to 5 In the cereal cooker: 0.1 - 0.60 Infusion mashing: 0.05 - 0.20 In the cereal cooker: 0.4 - 0.8 Infusion mashing: 0.01 - 0.05
78 - 90 °C (172 - 194 °F) 70 - 90 °C (158 - 194 °F) 70 - 90 °C (158 - 194 °F)
AMYLEX ® 6T
4.8 - 7.0
AMYLEX ® 5T
5.4 - 8.4
AMYLEX ® BT2
6.1 - 6.8
Application: Add to cereal cooker before cooking or into the mash.
RAW MATERIAL OPTIMIZATION Enables the use of difficult and gluten-free grains or significant levels of adjuncts. Achieve sustainable high performance brewing with locally available raw materials. ALPHALASE ® AP4 α-amylase, β-glucanase, protease • Best in class and better cost in use • Higher and more consistent brewhouse yields • Support sustainability with use of local grains
ALPHALASE ® AP3 Classic α-amylase, β-glucanase, protease
• Allows for high barley brewing (up to 60%) • Fast liquefaction at low water to grist ratio • Provides consistent levels of FAN
Enzyme Name
Dose Rate (kg/MT of grist)
Optimal Temp Range
Optimal pH Range
In all malt mash: 0.1 - 0.5 In barley brewing: 1.0 - 2.0 In all malt mash: 0.1 - 0.5 In barley brewing: 1.0 - 2.0
48 - 82 °C (118 - 180 °F) 34 - 90 °C (93 - 194 °F)
ALPHALASE ® AP4
4.6 -7.2
ALPHALASE ® AP3
4.3 -7.5
Application: Add to mash at mashing in or right after.
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WORT SEPERATION AND BEER FILTRATION Cellulase, beta-glucanase, xylanase, and arabinase break down non-starch polysaccharides to release more starch for conversion and reduce mash viscosity for consistent separation and filtration. LAMINEX ® MaxFlow 4G β-glucanase, xylanase • Maximum β-glucan breakdown for easier lautering • Reduces risk of filter bed collapse • Robust choice for high gravity brewing
LAMINEX ® Super 3G Classic β-glucanase, xylanase
• Reduces wort viscosity • Efficient mash and beer seperation • Reduces risk of haze from non-starch polysaccharides
LAMINEX ® 750 Classic β-glucanase
• Active at elevated temperatures up to 90 °C • Reduce viscosity and β-glucan levels • Highly effective for wheat inclusions
Enzyme Name
Dose Rate (kg/MT of grist)
Optimal Temp Range
Optimal pH Range
46 - 78 °C (115 - 172 °F) 46 - 75 °C (115 - 167 °F) 62 - 90 °C (144 - 194 °F)
LAMINEX ® MaxFlow 4G
In the mash: 0.05 - 0.40
5.2 - 6.4
LAMINEX ® Super 3G
In the mash: 0.05 - 0.25
3.0 - 7.0
LAMINEX ® 750
In the mash: 0.05 - 0.30
3.5 - 5.5
Application: Add directly to mash or right after at mashing in.
STABILIZATION
Stabilize beer clarity faster and more efficiently while enhancing foam stability.
BCLEAR TM Proline-specific endo-protease
• Prevent chill haze with more robust enzyme activity • Improve foam stability and increase foam retention • Achieve gluten reduced beer without using gluten free grains
Enzyme Name
Dose Rate (g/hL of wort)
BCLEAR TM
In the fermenter: 0.1 - 2.0
Application: Add to cooled wort before pitching yeast.
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ATTENUATION CONTROL Produce highly attenuated beers time after time with the use of starch conversion enzymes.
DIAZYME ® 87 Glucoamylase blend
• Glucoamylase blend for best in class performance • Achieve RDF > 87% • Lower residual carbohydrates
Application: Add directly to mash or right after at mashing in.
DIAZYME ® TGA MASH Glucoamylase
• Maximize starch conversion • Provides a high degree of attenuation • Suitable for application in mash or in the fermenter
Application: Add directly to mash or right after at mashing in.
DIAZYME ® X4 Glucoamylase
• Maximize hydrolyses of starch into fermentable sugars • Achieve RDF > 83% • Great for beers that require organic approval
Application: Add directly to mash or right after at mashing in.
DIAZYME ® FA fungal α-amylase • Increase fermentable carbohydrates, mainly maltose • Improves attenuation and fermentation rate • Suitable for application in mash or in the fermenter Application: Add to cool wort before or with pitching of yeast or during fermentation.
Enzyme Name
Dose Rate (kg/MT of grist)
Optimal Temp Range Optimal pH Range
55 - 66° C (131 - 151° F) 49 - 68 °C (120 - 154 °F) 56 - 76° C (133 - 169° F) 38 - 58 °C (100 - 136 °F)
DIAZYME ® 87
In the mash: 0.1 - 2.5
4.6 - 5.8
In the brewhouse: 1.5 - 7 In the fermenter: 1.5 - 3
DIAZYME ® TGA MASH
3.7 - 5.5
DIAZYME ® X4
In the mash: 0.5 - 10
3.7 - 5.4
In the brewhouse: 0.5 - 1.5 In the fermenter: 0.06 - 0.45
DIAZYME ® FA
3.1 - 6.4
Gusmer Enzyme Webinar Effects of Drought and Heat on Barley and Malt
View this complimentary webinar on the effects of drought and heat on barley and the impacts on malt quality, presented by Andrew Fratianni, the Senior Applications Specialist for Brewing & Distilling Enzymes at IFF. This informative video identifies enzyme solutions available when working with impacted malt. Presentation notes available for download.
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FERMENTATION ENHANCEMENT
Increase free amino nitrogen (FAN) from protein in the mash for improved consistent fermentations.
ALPHALASE ® THP Thermostable neutral protease
• Increase FAN levels for optimal fermentation performance • Allows for high adjunct inclusion to mash • Ideal for high temperture applications
ALPHALASE ® NP Neutral protease
• Increase FAN levels • Allows for high adjunct inclusion to mash
Enzyme Name
Dose Rate (kg/MT of grist)
Optimal Temp Range
Optimal pH Range
66 - 80 °C (151 - 176 °F) 44 - 76 °C (111 - 168 °F)
ALPHALASE ® THP
In the mash: 1.0 - 3.0
6.0 - 8.9
ALPHALASE ® NP
In the mash: 0.1 - 0.3
6.0 - 8.0
Application: Add directly to mash or right after at mashing in.
DIACETYL CONTROL
Manage diacetyl by eliminating the precursors of vicinal diketones (VDK’s).
ALPHALASE ® Advance 4000 α-acetolactate decarboxylase
• Shorten or eliminate diacetyl rest • Keep diacetyl levels below the flavor threshold • Optimize capacity and reduce processing times
Enzyme Name
Dose Rate (g/hL of wort)
Optimal Temp Range
Optimal pH Range
25 - 50 °C (77 - 122 °F)
ALPHALASE ® Advance 4000
In the fermenter: 0.5 - 1.0
4.4 - 7.5
Application: Add to cooled wort before pitching yeast. For dry hopped beers, add optimal dose no later than dry hop addition. For maximum benefit, dose at the start of fermentation.
Gusmer Enzyme Webinar Reducing Diacetyl: One Brewery’s Experience with Application of ALDC View this complimentary webinar to learn how
ALPHALASE Advance 4000 can be used to manage diacetly in fermentation and dry hopping. Andrew Fratianni, IFF’s Senior Applications Specialist for Brewing & Distilling Enzymes and Kurt Driesner, Urban Chestnut Brewing Company’s Quality and Process manager, share their experiences and tips for using IFF’s ALPHALASE Advance 4000 in the brewery. Presentation notes available for download.
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IFF Danisco ® and BioSelect ® Enzymes for Cider & Hard Seltzer
Enzymes are widely used in apple and pear juice processing and in cider production to improve product quality, yield, and to ease processing. Macerating enzymes are added to fruit for improved juice extraction and press efficiencies. Pectinases and glucoamylases are used in juice and cider to increase settling and to improve filtration and clarification. Hard seltzer bases derived from malt and grains can also use the same enzymes offered in brewing to help reduce cost, waste and energy consumption, and achieve consistent quality. Gusmer offers both IFF liquid enzymes and BioSelect micro-granulate enzymes for cider production. BioSelect enzymes are GRAS approved and manufactured under an FSSC 22000 food safety system.
Enzymes for Cider FRUIT MACERATION BioSelect ® Noir Classic Pectinase, microgranulate PEKTOZYME TM Mash Classic Pectinase LAMINEX ® Super 3G Classic β-glucanase, xylanase JUICE CLARIFICATION BioSelect ® Clear Classic Pectinase, microgranulate PEKTOZYME TM Clear Classic Pectinase DIAZYME ® X4 Classic Glucoamylase
• Increase juice yields • Use for purees or fresh fruit • Break down cell walls for easier juice release
• Achieve quick depectinization to reduce viscosity and ease filtration • Robust starch degradation to prevent haze and improve clarity • Increase settling
Enzymes for Hard Seltzer MASHING & CEREAL COOKING AMYLEX ® 6T Thermostable α-amylase
• Best in class at lower doses • Rapid viscosity reduction at low & broad pH ranges
ATTENUATION CONTROL DIAZYME ® 87 Glucoamylase blend DIACETYL CONTROL ALPHALASE ® Advance 4000 α-acetolactate decarboxylase
• Glucoamylase blend for best in class performance • Achieve RDF > 87%
• Shorten or eliminate diacetyl rest • Optimize capacity and reduce processing times
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View Table of Contents Beer Stabilization Protein & Polyphenol Control Chill haze stabilization is an important consideration for beers that are distributed throughout a territory and require any degree of shelf stability. Most retailers and consumers expect clarity and no post-bottling sedimentation in beer on a consistent basis, and with today’s flavorful and wide varieties of beers, the potential for instability exists. Through the use of either silica-based
stabilizing agents or PVPP (polyvinylpolypyrrolidone) polymer-based stabilizing agents, chill haze stabilization can be achieved without affecting flavor, aroma, body or head retention. These stabilizing agents are widely used, economical and readily available through Gusmer Enterprises. Chill haze is caused by the natural reaction of “sensitive proteins” (proteins rich in proline) and polyphenols, both of which are inherently found in beer. These sensitive proteins and polyphenols agglomerate to form larger colloids which are insoluble at cold storage and serving temperatures. The instability results in a precipitation which creates cloudy beer or bottle sediment. Stability of the beer can be achieved by removing either the sensitive proteins or the polyphenols, so that the two cannot so readily react with each other. Silica-based stabilizers, whether amorphous solids or colloidal liquids, used in the brewing process have a small particle size (8 nm to 16 microns) and are highly porous with typical surface areas from about 300 m 2 /g to more than 1,000 m 2 /g. These specially engineered silica particles are hydrophilic due to coverage of their surface by hydroxyl (silanol) groups. It is the interactions of proline with these silanol groups that enable the selective adsorption of sensitive proteins from beer. PVPP polymer-based stabilizers are approximately 50 microns in size and have a high affinity for flavonoid polyphenols via hydrogen and hydrophobic bonding. Both forms of stabilizing agents are ultimately removed from the beer through centrifugation or filtration. The choice to use either a silica-based stabilizer or a PVPP polymer-based stabilizer is up to the brewer, and for beers that are more difficult to stabilize, the use of both agents may synergistically result in stabilization. Preparation of Stabilizers Kieselsol: These solutions come ready-made and can be added as described in the dosing section below. Hydrogel/Xerogel/PVPP: The amorphous powder should be mixed with deoxygenated water at a 10% w/w ratio. (1 kg powder: 10 liters DAW or ~8 lb: 10 USG DAW). The use of a CO 2 sparger in the slurry water will help to deoxygenate the water. Agitation: Hydrogel/Xerogel – Agitate slurry for at least 20 minutes prior to addition. PVPP – Agitate slurry for 1-2 hours prior to addition. Dosing of Stabilizers Inline Method: The kieselsol, hydrogel/xerogel or PVPP slurries are dosed proportionally into the beer stream by means of a metering pump. The products are allowed to react with the beer. Depending upon contact time required for each product, a buffer tank may be utilized. Resultant sediments should be removed via filtration depending on the requirements of the specific stabilizer. Batch Method: Add the kieselsol or hydrogel/xerogel/ PVPP slurries into the product while filling the finishing tank. Add the stabilizing agent proportionally during the fill or as a single shot method through the spray ball arm. Once the stabilizing agent has reacted with the respective protein or tannin, it will settle to the bottom of the tank as sediment. Settling times vary due to tank geometry and stabilizer/protein/tannin complex size. The stabilized beer can be separated from the sediment prior to filtration and any leftover sediment is easily removed during CIP. Inadvertent over-dosing or contact time of several days causes no negative effects in the beer.
For more information on beer chill haze stabilization and the use of stabilizing agents, please contact your Gusmer representative.
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BASF Divergan ® F and Divergan ® RS PVPP (Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone) Gusmer is a major distributor of Divergan F to the beer industry. Manufactured by BASF, Divergan F is used throughout the world to chill haze stabilize beer. BASF’s unique polymerization process produces the purest polyvinylpolypyrrolidone, which more selectively adsorbs the polyphenols that can cause instabilities. There is evidence that Divergan F also helps to stabilize flavor through the reduction of flavonoid polyphenols, which are particularly prone to polymerize into products of higher molecular weight and potential bitter flavor. Divergan F works quickly, and its short contact time means it can frequently be dosed inline, but it can also be dosed in a batch method. Divergan RS is a regenerable PVPP, which works in the same manner, but offers some economies to larger facilities that are set up to regenerate it. Alone: 10-30 g/hL (~2.5-7.75 lb/100 US bbl) With Silica: 10-20 g/hL (~2.5-5.0 lb/100 US bbl) Alone: 25-40 g/hL (~5-10 lb/100 US bbl). With Silica: 10-30 g/hL (~2.5-7.75 lb/100US bbl) Contact time: 5 minutes Polyphenol removal effectiveness: 55% of mass Dose Rate: Beer more than 65% malt Particle Size: ~ 50 um Dose Rate: Beer up to 65% malt
PQ Corporation BRITESORB ® A100 – ( Silica Hydrogel ) Silica Hydrogel is an amorphous silica powder, which is non-dusting and free flowing, and has a moisture content of approximately 65%. BRITESORB A100 works through size exclusion. The surface of BRITESORB A100 is engineered with a moderately sized porosity, which selectively allows for the internal adsorption of haze-forming proteins while retarding the entry of larger, foam-positive proteins. An excellent choice for chillproofing lighter style beers, BRITESORB A100 has a high permeability factor that allows for faster filtration rates and longer filter runs.
Particle Size: ~ 16 um Dose Rate: Beer up to 65% malt
40-50 g/hL (~10-12 lb/100 US bbl)
Dose Rate: Beer more than 65% malt
50-70 g/hL (~12-17 lb/100 US bbl)
Contact time: 20 minutes Permeability: 0.15 D’Arcy Sizes: 50 lb bags
PQ Corporation BRITESORB ® D300 – ( Silica Xerogel ) Silica Xerogel is an amorphous, free flowing powder of approximately 5% moisture content. Pound for pound, it is a more effective stabilizer than Silica Hydrogel. BRITESORB D300 utilizes the same adsorption principals as A100, but in addition, BRITESORB D300 is activated by a patented process that increases its affinity for sensitive protein. This typically allows for short contact times and reduced dose rates. A good candidate to stabilize difficult brews, BRITESORB D300 has a good permeability factor and can be used in conjunction with PVPP.
Divergan F Sizes: 20 kg drums Divergan RS Size: 20 kg drums
Particle Size: ~ 12 um Dose Rate: Beer up to 70% malt
25-40 g/hL (~6-10 lb/100 US bbl) Dose Rate: Beer more than 70% malt 40-60 g/hL (~10-15 lb/100 US bbl)
Contact time: 5 minutes Permeability: 0.05 D’Arcy Sizes: 40 lb bags
Micrograph of Divergan ® F (PVPP)
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