Gusmer Distilling Catalog 2022-23

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Every Distiller Has a Story... At Gusmer, we know that every distillery has a story and that every distiller can make their own mark

Gusmer Enterprises Family owned since 1918 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 a leading supplier of processing aids and equipment to the entire beverage industry, focusing on the beer, wine, juice, and distilled spirits. Gusmer continues to manufacture and exclusively represent many world-wide suppliers of superior products for fermentation applications. Gusmer also has developed a dominant leadership position in the manufacture and distribution of filtration products (depth filter material, fiber, sheets, stacks, cross flow). Gusmer’s manufacturing plants have achieved ISO 9001 status and GMP certification. In 2021, Gusmer broke ground on their 3rd US manufacturing facility in Hickory, NC. The 130,000 square foot manufacturing facility will focus on the production of liquid filtration media and devices. 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. Service with Knowledge® is our hallmark, providing stellar service with a consultative sales approach and in-house technical expertise. Continuous improvement and innovation are the heart of Gusmer as we seek to be your “Go To Provider”.

within the industry. That’s why we are proud to feature Green River Distilling on the front cover of this year’s catalog. Green River Distilling Co. was founded by J.W. McCulloch. He began making whiskey in 1885 and traveled the world to promote his brand. Green River Whiskey became synonymous with quality and known for producing some of the finest bourbon in Kentucky. Soon the whiskey was winning international awards, including a gold medal and “best of show” at the Paris Exposition in 1900, and later the grand prize at the 1905 Exposition in Belgium. To this day, Green River lore is some of the most fascinating in the whiskey world. Known as the “most expensive spirit ever sold,” 20 barrels were once traded for interest in a Colorado gold mine. Songs were penned about the “whiskey without a headache,” and early reviews described it as a “king among whiskeys.” Sadly, at the height of Green River’s popularity, a fire broke out on the distillery grounds. In just three hours, most of the buildings and whiskey barrels were reduced to rubble. The distillery was rebuilt, but Prohibition was passed and J.W. MCulloch wouldn’t live to restore Green River to glory. In the following decades, the distillery passed hands on several occasions. The Medley Distilling Company was the most well known to operate on the grounds. In 2014, the distillery with such a storied history

Aage Gusmer Founder of Gusmer Enterpises, Inc.

New Manufacturing Facility Hickory, NC - OPENING 2022!

Gusmer is the proud manufacturer of the following products:

IFF Enzymes Testimonial at Green River Distilling Jacob Call - Master Distiller Will Myers - Production & Procurement Manager

Cellu-Flo Fiber Filter Aids Cellu-Stack ® Lenticular Filter Cartridges & Filter Housings Cellupore CSF Series Filter Sheets Carbac ® Carbon Filter Media

Micro Essentials TM Fermentation Nutrients Micro Elements ® Hard Seltzer Fermentation Nutrients Oak-Mor ® Oak Adjuncts Oak Avantage ® Oak Adjuncts

began it’s rebuild. With a great team, brick by brick, building by building, they restored the iconic DSP-KY-10. After two years of hard work, they began distilling again in 2016 with the support of Ron Call, a Master Distiller with 40 years of experience. Ron’s son, Jacob Call, was brought in to oversee the extensive renovation and, ultimately, manage distillery operations under the O.Z.Tyler name. Now, they’ve come full circle. With the support of J.W. McCulloch’s great-grandson, they are proud to raise the Green River flag on the distillery campus again and begin the next chapter in Green River’s history. In 2019, they expanded their production to 94,000 barrels of bourbon a year and in February of 2022, they have relaunched their historic Green River Bourbon brand! Like Gusmer, Green River Distilling realizes that producing great bourbon is both an art and a science. At Gusmer, we have the technical staff and product lines that honor the rich history of the distillation process, while always looking to innovate.The cornerstone of Gusmer Enterprises’ culture is to work diligently in providing an intimate and personal customer experience to each and every individual who buys from us. We are happy to offer new ground-breaking products including the Malek CAN-DO can filler, Gusmer’s Micro Elements ® Hard Seltzer HG Nutrient for RTD cocktail production and updated IFF enzyme offerings. We know these products and others can help at your distillery and we look forward to working together in helping to make your story-telling spirits. Your Friends at Gusmer Enterprises, Inc.

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Table of Contents Information Inside Sales & Sales Reps by Area .............................. 3 Distilling Products IFF Danisco ® Enzymes....................................................4-8 Chr. Hansen & Renaissance Yeast . .................................. 9 Nutrients........................................................................10-11 Micro Essentials TM Distilling Nutrients........................10 Micro Elements ® Hard Seltzer HG Nutrients.............11 Oak Products...............................................................12-13 Gusmer Oak.................................................................12 Arôbois Arôneo Oak.....................................................13 DDW Caramel Coloring....................................................14 Filtration........................................................................ 15-20 Filter sheets..................................................................15 Cellu-Stack Filters and Housings................................16 Carbon Filter Media......................................................17 MilliporeSigma Cartridges & Bevliner Housings..18-20 Laboratory.................................................................... 21-22 MilliporeSigma MVP Icon............................................21 Equipment..........................................................................22 DENWEL Equipment...................................................22 mbt Brautechnik Equipment........................................22 Malek Brautech Equipment.........................................22 Ponndorf Equipment....................................................22 Hamilton Process Sensors...............................................23 Chemicals / Services Chemicals.............................................................. 24 Analytical Services Panels & Individual Tests....... 24

Featured Products

New Enzymes offerings for Distilling Pg 4 IFF Enzymes

LOCATIONS: West Coast Napa Gusmer Napa & Analytical Services 640-D Airpark Road Napa, CA 94558 Phone: 707.224.7903

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Fermentation Nutrients for RTD Cocktails Micro Elements ® Hard Seltzer HG Pg 11

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Fermentation Nutrients for Distilling

TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES BY AREA: Central & Southern CA, Nevada, Arizona Bill Merz (Bakersfield, CA) — 661.330.5294 bmerz@gusmerenterprises.com Central & Northern CA Greg Sitton (Visalia, CA) — 559.573.4398 gsitton@gusmerenterprises.com Central Coast CA Neal Duncan (Paso Robles, CA) — 805.206.1625 nduncan@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 Colorado, Upper Western States Eric May (Denver, CO) — 720.703.3813 emay@gusmerenterprises.com Northwestern States / Western Canada Chris Webster (Moses Lake, WA) — 509.209.1311 cwebster@gusmerenterprises.com

Texas & Lower Midwestern States Jill Gallegos (Lago Vista, TX) – 817.676.6506 jgallegos@gusmerenterprises.com Minnesota, Wisconsin, Eastern Canada Tom Mondor (St. Paul, MN) — 715.417.0623 tmondor@gusmerenterprises.com Great Lakes Region 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

Micro Essentials TM Nutrients Pg 10

Filter Sheet Media

Gusmer Filter Sheets Pg 15

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IFF Danisco ® Distilling Enzymes

IFF Danisco ® Distilling Enzymes (continued) Liquefaction Enzymes

Traditional brewing and distilling rely on the enzymes produced by malted grains to convert starch into fermentable sugars. Some of the critical enzymes developed during malting are amylases, proteases, and cellulase. These same enzyme activities are offered by Gusmer as IFF Danisco distilling 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 distilling industry. Today, enzymes are used by distillers to improve process ef ciency, increase alcohol yield, enhance fermentation, and to maintain overall quality and assure brand consistency. With enzymes, distillers can make use of locally produced grains and alternative raw materials to create unique, single-grain and alternative spirits. They are fundamental tools for consistently producing high quality spirits. Liquefaction

Liquefaction - Heat stable enzymes break down starch and reduce mash viscosity for better mixing and processing.

Product

Description

Benefits

Thermostable α-amylase

• Best in class viscosity reduction and starch solubilization • Robust performance at low and broad pH range • Improve productivity and increase yield

AMYLEX ® 6T

Use Rate (kg/MT of grist) 0.05 - 0.5

Use Rate (ppm of grist) 50 - 500

Optimal Temperature Range 78 - 90 °C (172 - 194 °F)

Optimal pH Range 4.8 - 7.0

Application: Add to cereal cooker before cooking and/or at liquefaction.

• Ecient and quick adjunct liquefaction • Allows for use of low water to grist ratio

Thermostable α-amylase

AMYLEX ® 5T

Mashing is the first step in processing starch-containing grains to alcohol. When milled grain is added to water and heated, the starch in the grain gelatinizes making it available to enzymes, but with a dramatic increase in viscosity. During liquefaction , mash viscosity is reduced by alpha-amylase enzyme activity that breaks down starch molecules to produce water-soluble dextrin fragments and maltose. Viscosity Reducing Enzymes Enzymes such as cellulase, beta-glucanase, xylanase, and arabinase break down the non-starch components of grains to release more starch for conversion and reduce mash viscosity. Saccharification

Video Customer Testimonial

Use Rate (kg/MT of grist) 0.05 - 0.6

Use Rate (ppm of grist) 50 - 600

Optimal Temperature Range 70 - 90 °C (158 - 194 °F)

Optimal pH Range 5.4 - 8.4

Application: Add to cereal cooker before cooking and/or at liquefaction.

• Ecient starch liquefaction at medium or high gelatinization temperatures • Great for distillers that want organic approval

Thermostable α-amylase

AMYLEX ® BT2

Use Rate (kg/MT of grist) 0.8 - 1.6

Use Rate (ppm of grist) 800 - 1600

Optimal Temperature Range 70 - 90 °C (158 - 194 °F)

Optimal pH Range 6.1 - 6.8

Jacob Call, Master Distiller Will Myers, Production & Procurement Manager Green River Distilling - Owensboro, KY

Application: Add to cereal cooker before cooking and/or at liquefaction.

• Use with low gelatinization temperature starches • Great for distillers that want organic approval

Low Temperature α-amylase

AMYLEX ® LT

Water-soluble fragments of starch called dextrins are unfermentable carbohydrates that must be broken down even further in saccharification to produce fermentable sugars. Glucoamylase enzymes break off single molecules of highly fermentable glucose from starch molecules, dextrins and maltose. Fermentation Enhancement Fermentation enhancement enzymes, protease and peptidase, aid the breakdown of grain endosperm, a protein-starch matrix, into smaller proteins and amino acids releasing starch for conversion and providing additional amino acid nutrients in the wash for yeast to thrive. Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to promote chemical reactions. Very small amounts of an enzyme can cause a significant, but specific change in a large amount of material. Enzymes act more slowly at lower temperatures and are permanently denatured by high temperatures. Process temperature, pH and enzyme additions must be controlled for optimum results. When using specific combinations or blends of all these enzymes, a distiller can reduce mash viscosity, increase extract, produce more fermentable sugars and assure consistency even with varying raw material. IFF Danisco distilling enzymes from Gusmer supply these key enzyme activities and provide the tools to reduce cost, waste and energy consumption, accelerate production and achieve consistently high quality spirits. IFF liquid enzymes are available in a variety of pack sizes, ranging from jerricans to IBC totes. Contact your Gusmer representative on availability and lead times.

Use Rate (kg/MT of grist) 0.8 - 1.6

Use Rate (ppm of grist) 800 - 1600

Optimal Temperature Range 45 - 63 °C (113 - 145 °F)

Optimal pH Range 6.2 - 6.7

Application: Add to cereal cooker before cooking and/or at liquefaction.

AMYLEX ® 5T Demonstration Video AMYLEX ® 5T lab trial on a corn meal mash. Scan the QR Code or go to www.gusmerdistilling.com/videos

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IFF Danisco ® Distilling Enzymes (continued) Saccharification Enzymes

IFF Danisco ® Distilling Enzymes (continued) Viscosity Reducing & Filtration Optimization Enzymes Viscosity Reduction - Enzymes such as cellulase, beta-glucanase, xylanase, and arabinase break down non-starch polysaccharides to release more starch for conversion and reduce mash viscosity.

Saccharification - Unfermentable carbohydrates from starch are broken down to produce fermentable sugars.

Product

Description

Benefits

Glucoamylase blend • Best in class starch conversion • Increase alcohol yields • Lower residual starch Application: Add at temperatures below 64 °C (147 °F) at saccharification or in the fermenter. | | | Use Rate (kg/MT of grist) 0.1 - 2.5 Use Rate (ppm of grist) 100 - 2500 Optimal Temperature Range 55 - 66 °C (131 - 151 °F)

DIAZYME ® 87

Product

Description

Benefits

β-glucanase, cellulase & arabinoxylanase

• Reduce viscosity during pre-treatment step • Improve energy eciency and throughput

LAMINEX ® C2K

Optimal pH Range 4.6 - 5.8

• Great for high rye inclusions to prevent dough balling • Recommended for barley, oats, and mixed grain bills

Glucoamylase & pullulanase

• Obtain more fermentable carbohydrates from dextrins • Increase alcohol yields and fermentation rate

DIAZYME ® 480

Use Rate (kg/MT of grist) 0.05 - 0.90

Use Rate (ppm of grist) 50 - 900

Optimal Temperature Range 46 - 70 °C (115 - 158 °F)

Optimal pH Range 3.4 - 6.1

Application: Add during pre-treatment step prior to cooking.

Use Rate (kg/MT of grist) 0.8 - 0.10

Use Rate (ppm of grist) 800 - 1000

Optimal Temperature Range 60 - 65 °C (140 - 149 °F)

Optimal pH Range 4.0 - 5.0

β-glucanase & arabinoxylanase

• Fast viscosity reduction during pre-treatment step • Allows for higher solids concentration during mashing • Recommended for wheat or corn

LAMINEX ® 750

Application: For processes using Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation, add directly to fermenter. For pre-saccharification, add to cooled mash or liquefied starch when temperature reaches 60 – 65 °C (140 - 149 °F).

Glucoamylase & protease

• Improve yeast vitality for faster, consistent fermentations • Increase alcohol yields • Recommended for Simultaneous Saccharication and Fermentation

DIAZYME ® SSF

Use Rate (kg/MT of grist) 0.05 - 0.30

Use Rate (ppm of grist) 50 - 300

Optimal Temperature Range 62 - 90 °C (144 - 194 °F)

Optimal pH Range 3.5 - 5.5

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Application: Add during pre-treatment step prior to cooking or to stillage prior to evaporation.

LAMINEX ® C2K Video Watch the effects of LAMINEX ® C2K on a high rye mash. Scan the QR Code or go to www.gusmerdistilling.com/videos

DIAZYME ® SSF2

“ Working with IFF Danisco distilling enzymes we have been able to increase our yields and fine tune our mash and fermentation methods, saving time and increasing efficiency. Since switching to the Danisco line of enzymes, we’ve seen higher attenuation, greater reduction of viscosity, and faster mash times. Along with the line of enzymes, the knowledgeable technical support from Gusmer has been key to moving our production forward. ” Chris Jude, Head Distiller High Wire Distilling Company - Charleston, SC

DIAZYME ® X4

DIAZYME ® FA

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IFF Danisco ® Distilling Enzymes (continued) Fermentation Enhancement

Yeast for Distillation More than ever before, distillers are offering a wide array of unique and interesting distilled products, utilizing both the science of fermentation and the art of the craft to produce quality products that are differentiated and stand out to discerning consumers. 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. 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 and offer both the traditional Saccharomyces strains and the newly commercialized Non- Saccharomyces strains. Chr. Hansen Yeast Strains Melody TM – (60% Saccharomyces cerevisiae / 20% Lachancea thermotolerans / 20% Torulaspora delbrueckii ) Chr. Hansen’s mixed culture strains are an ideal blend of Saccharomyces and Non- Saccharomyces yeast specifically developed to enhance flavors, aromas and mouthfeel constituents, yet assure reliable fermentations. This yeast

Fermentation Enhancement - Increases free amino nitrogen (FAN) from protein in the mash for improved fermentation.

Product

Description

Benefits

Thermostable neutral protease

• Heat stable, ideal for cereal cooker • Increase FAN for improved and consistent fermentations • Reduce fermentation time

ALPHALASE ® THP

Use Rate (kg/MT of grist) 1.0 - 3.0

Use Rate (ppm of grist) 1000 - 3000

Optimal Temperature Range 66 - 80 °C (151 - 176 °F)

Optimal pH Range 6.0 - 8.9

Application: Add to cook or mash.

Acidic fungal endopeptidase

• Enables hydrolysis of hard to hydrolyze starch to increase alcohol yields • Increase FAN, amino acids, and peptides for improved yeast vitality • Increase fermentation rates

ALPHALASE ® AFP

blend provides the positive attributes and complexities of a “wild-fermentation”, but with great control and consistency. This is especially well suited for Gin, Brandy and fruit Brandy. Merit TM - ( Saccharomyces cerevisiae ) – strong fermentation kinetics and alcohol tolerant up to 17% v/v. Ideal for any fruit and grain fermentation, or restarting stuck fermentations. Widely used in the industry and known as a low producer of hydrogen sulfide. Jazz TM - ( Saccharomyces cerevisiae ) – direct vessel starter (DVS) strain that eliminates the rehydration step. Jazz is delivered as Active Dry Yeast.

Use Rate (kg/MT of grist) 0.25 - 1.50

Use Rate (ppm of grist) 250 - 1500

Optimal Temperature Range 48 - 75 °C (118 - 167 °F)

Optimal pH Range 3.1 - 4.3

Chr. Hansen Yeast

Application: Add to cooled mash in fermenter before or during pitching of yeast.

Basic Whiskey Mashing Profile The diagram below shows a basic overview of a whiskey mashing profile – heating, holding, and cooling – along with points of enzyme addition during the grain mashing process. • The enzyme addition points, temperatures and holding periods shown are intended to maximize the capabilities of the enzymes for liquefaction, viscosity reduction and starch conversion. • The mashing profile should be optimized for a specific grain bill or starch source for the best enzyme performance. • Temperature, pH range, hold times and dose rates should be improved to obtain the best enzyme performance.

Heat to 85 o C (185 o F) and hold for up to 90 minutes

Renaissance Yeast Strains (Non-Hydrogen Sulfide Producing)

200 o

Renaissance has developed a new line of yeast strains that have a natural inability to produce hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide, a known fermentation defect, can carry over in the distillation. Even at trace amounts, hydrogen sulfide can bind up desirable aromatic compounds. Renaissance Yeast strains are known for their clean fermentations, bright aromas, and for producing aromatic distillates. Viva TM – ( Saccharomyces cerevisiae bayanus ) Clean fermenting yeast Avante TM – ( Saccharomyces cerevisiae ) Excellent choice for Tequila Ossia TM – ( Saccharomyces cerevisiae hybrid ) Organic Yeast for the production of organic spirits

180 o

Cool to 154 o F (68 o C) and add DIAZYME ® (87, X4, SSF, or SSF2)

RenaissanceYeast

160 o

Ramp to starch gelatinization temperature

Cool to fermentation temperature and and if using DIAZYME ® (87 or X4) add ALPHALASE ® AFP, then yeast

140 o

120 o

Add LAMINEX ® ( C2K or 750) and AMYLEX ® (6T or BT2) at 118 o F (48 o C). Add ALPHALASE ® THP.

100 o

80 o

120

180

240

Minutes

For more specific application recommendations, please contact your Gusmer technical sales representative.

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Gusmer Enterprises Micro Elements ® Hard Seltzer HG Nutrients for RTD Production

Gusmer Enterprises Micro Essentials TM Nutrients Nutrients for Distilling

Micro Elements Hard Seltzer HG is a powder blend of complex fermentation nutrients formulated for high gravity RTD fermentations. It is composed of organic and inorganic nitrogen, vitamins, trace minerals, sterols, amino acids, proteins and peptides. • High gravity RTD 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.

The use of fermentation nutrients in alcoholic fermentations is well documented. In addition to fermentable sugars, yeast require nitrogen (free amino nitrogen), vitamins, minerals, sterols and more in order to build biomass and reach the cell density required for a healthy fermentation. While fruit and grain substrates supply the carbohydrates required for fermentable sugars, they often lack these other key nutritional components. When these key nutritional components are not made available, and yeast grow under stressful conditions, fermentations are often sluggish, inconsistent, incomplete and produce undesirable metabolites such as hydrogen sulfide that can carry over into the distillate.

Gusmer’s Micro Essentials fermentation nutrients, designed specifically for alcoholic fermentations, are based on findings from the latest research and incorporate premium ingredients. Our complex supplements contain highly refined polypeptides and amino acids, a full spectrum of essential vitamins, minerals and yeast survival factors for a rich source of compounds that are highly assimilable by yeast. These nutrients are produced locally in our own facility, under GMP conditions. Used to support yeast growth, protein synthesis, general metabolism, and alcohol tolerance, Micro Essentials contribute greatly to vigorous fermentations, consistent congener production and help guard against the formation of unwanted metabolites. Yeast Nutrients for Distillation Micro Essentials Powder is a full spectrum nutrient blend in a powdered form, which is dosed into the fermenter during inoculation, and as required throughout the alcoholic fermentation. It is recommended for all fruit and grain based spirits, especially when the FAN (free amino nitrogen) is known to be low or fermentation conditions prove to be challenging. Micro Essentials Complete-TR is a time-release fermentation nutrient. Alcoholic fermentations often require incremental additions of nutrients during the early stages as a means to manage the fermentation. The demand is greatest during the exponential phase of the yeast growth cycle, when the cells require more organic nitrogen-rich compounds to reach the desired level of biomass. Incremental addition assures nutrient availability to these later generations of yeast. Micro Essentials Complete was developed as a solution to the difficulties of incremental additions. Nutrients are compressed into tablets creating a distinct time-release profile, delivering the proper dose and composition as needed – but with a single addition. Both tablets are added together in equal parts at the onset of inoculation. One tablet contains a higher percentage of organically derived nitrogen, along with inorganic nitrogen, vitamins, minerals and yeast survival factors, and has a fast dissolution rate. This tablet provides the nutrients required to build biomass during the exponential phase. The other tablet is formulated with the same ingredients, but has a higher percentage of inorganic nitrogen and a slower dissolution rate. Together, these two tablets provide the right composition of nutrients at the right time.

Dosing Recommendations

Plato

15-20

20-25

≥25 6.6 773 55 925

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.

Pack Size: 25 kg

Fermentation Curves

Plato

Alcohol

Item

Dose Rate*

Description

Application

Package

Degrees Plato 16° Plato 24° Plato 28° Plato

Micro Essentials Powder

12 - 96 g / hl (1-8 lbs / 1,000 gal)*

Time-release nutrient supplying a rich mixture of organic and inorganic nitrogen, vitamins, trace minerals and yeast survival factors. A powdered form of yeast nutrient supplying a rich mixture of organic and inorganic nitrogen, vitamins, trace minerals and yeast survival factors.

Highly complex nutrient used during fermentation - multiple addition is recommended when adding 2 lbs /

25 kg (55 lbs)

1,000 gal or more.

5 kg

(11 lbs)

Provides 17 ppm available nitrogen

at 1 lb / 1,000 gal

Degrees Plato 16° Plato 24° Plato 28° Plato

Micro Essentials Complete-TR

12 - 96 g / hl

Highly complex nutrient, ideal for most fermentations - added one time at the beginning of fermentation. (Product is a white and a tan tablet, each with different time release profiles. Dose together 1 to 1). Provides 15 ppm available nitrogen at 1 lb / 1,000 gal

10 kg (22 lbs)

(1 - 8 lbs / 1,000 gal)*

1 kg

(2.2 lbs)

Days

*Dose rates may vary and are application dependent. Please contact a Gusmer representative for more information.

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Arôbois established in 1997, is one of the pioneers of oak adjuncts in France. Gusmer is proud to partner with them to offer the Arôneo range of French oak products. The Arôneo range is a high performance range of French oak chips and blocks with intense flavors and aromas, and is available in four distinct profiles in terms of structure, mouthfeel, color, flavor and aroma. Arôbois Oak Products Arôneo Range French Oak Chips and Arôneo Oak Blocks 47

Gusmer Enterprises Oak Products Oak-Mor ® and Oak Avantage ® Offer a Complete Line of Oak Adjuncts for Distilling

Gusmer Enterprises is a leading manufacturer of oak products for the production of alcoholic beverages. As a pioneer in the oak adjunct market, Gusmer introduced the use of Oak-Mor granular oak to the winemaking process in the early 1970’s. Gusmer’s product offering has since expanded to include American and French Oak, chips as well as granular varieties.

Features of Gusmer Oak

Benefits of Gusmer Oak

Arôbois products are only made from new, cask-grade oak coming from the heartwood of the oak tree. High quality French oak, with a variety of flavor profiles. French oak chips with four proprietary grades having distinct characteristics available. Oak Blocks 47 available in Balance and Intense. Rejuvenate or enhance French oak character in barrels during aging. Features of Arôbois Arôneo Oak Chips & Blocks

Benefits of Arôbois Arôneo Oak Chips & Blocks

Rejuvenate or enhance oak character in barrels during the aging process. Replace barrel aging in some instances. Only the highest quality American and French oak, from premium heartwood, qualify for our programs. Proprietary toasting process creates distinct oak attributes, such as vanilla, butterscotch, clove, smoke and others.

Decreases aging time.

These oaks meet cooperage quality standards.

Reduces cost of new barrel purchase. Consistent, reliable results are the hallmark of Gusmer’s oak program, offering only the nest oak adjuncts. Control and adjust avor, aroma and tactile characteristics.

Delivers reliable and consistent results in spirits from batch to batch. Provides a broad range of unique products to control and adjust flavor complexity, aroma and tactile characteristics of finished product. Reduces maturation time.

Dosage Dose Rate is application specific, but a general range is 10 to 45 lbs / 1,000 gal. Laboratory trials can be used to optimize the dose rate. Contact your Gusmer representative for more information.

A broad range of products.

A variety of sizes and toast levels available.

Oak Product

Description

Oak Product

Description

Oak Product

Description

Oak Product

Description

Premium Oak-Mor is made from select American white oak. This granular oak has undergone a light toasting that

Sweet French Oak Chips offer aroma with overtones of vanilla, toasted bread, caramel and spice, adding to mouthfeel evenly with a rich sweetness. Available Sizes: 55 lbs (25 kg) *18 kg Infusion Bag *( 3) - 6 kg Infusion Bags Balance French Oak Chips offer a greater impact by adding silky tannins across the profile. Aromas are lightly enhanced with hints of caramel, gingerbread and licorice. Available Sizes: 55 lbs (25 kg) *18 kg Infusion Bag * (3) - 6 kg Infusion Bags Fresh French Oak Chips are another wonderful mouthfeel enhancer contributing to length and volume. Fresh highlights the fruit and “freshens” with aromas of vanilla, spice and caramel. Available Sizes: 55 lbs (25 kg) *18 kg Infusion Bag * (3) - 6 kg Infusion Bags

Intense French Oak Chips contribute significant aromas of gingerbread, almond, licorice and cocoa. Intense adds to mouthfeel evenly with a little more weight on the finish. Available Sizes: 55 lbs (25 kg) *18 kg Infusion Bag * (3) - 6 kg Infusion Bags Balance French Oak Chips offer a greater impact by adding silky tannins across the profile. Aromas are lightly enhanced with hints of caramel, gingerbread and licorice. Available Sizes: *18 kg Infusion Bag * (3) - 6 kg Infusion Bags Intense French Oak Chips contribute significant aromas of gingerbread, almond, licorice and cocoa. Intense adds to mouthfeel evenly with a little more weight on the finish. Available Sizes: *18 kg Infusion Bag * (3) - 6 kg Infusion Bags

Premium Oak-Mor ® American Granular Oak

Oak Avantage ® American Oak Chips

Sweet (Douceur)

Intense

provides a smooth, rich flavor. Sack Size: 40 lbs (18.1 kg)

Toasted Oak-Mor is sourced from select American white oak that has been processed to a medium plus toast level. This granular oak offers notes of vanilla, coconut and subtle spicy clove. Sack Size: 40 lbs (18.1 kg) This is the true alternative to toasted American barrels in a granular form. This seasoned oak has been air dried for 18 months before being granulated to a uniform particle size and toasted. Sack Size: 44 lbs (20 kg)

Toasted Oak-Mor ® American Granular Oak

Oak Avantage ® French Granular Oak

Balance (Equilibre)

Oak Blocks 47 Balance (Equilibre)

Oak Avantage ® American Granular Oak

Oak Avantage ® French Oak Chips

Fresh (Fraicheur)

Oak Blocks 47 Intense

Coloring/flavoring/blending materials may be used in or added to any class and/or type of distilled spirits. However, the use or addition of these materials may change the class and/or type of the distilled spirits. Check the TTB regulations for more information.

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DDW, The Color House Caramel for Beverages

Gusmer Enterprises Cellupore CSF Filter Sheet Series Gusmer Enterprises’ Color Sensitive Filter (CSF) series is manufactured using advance technologies that allow less initial color stripping during filtration, yet offers the same outstanding performance of conventional filter sheet media. Gusmer’s CSF gradient density filter sheets are a composite of the finest

Caramel color is widely used in dark spirits and liqueurs to standardized color hue and intensity, allowing for specific color specifications, batch to batch consistency, and in some cases, protection of flavors and aromas from light damage. DDW produces a wide range of caramel colorings for distilling applications, each at a different hue index and color intensity. Formulated for good alcohol solubility and overall stability, these colorings are produced from the highest quality ingredients, are neutral in flavor and aroma, and comply with global regulations for caramel coloring. Gusmer offers a range of Class I and IV caramel colorings to the distilling industry for use in dark spirits

cellulose pulps and filter aids. Produced with a controlled porosity, the CSF filter sheets have superior throughput capacity and excellent retention capabilities. Available in 5 grades, the CSF series can be relied on to remove micron and sub-micron particulate, such as gross solids, haze constituents, yeast, bacteria and colloids on a consistent basis, yet preserves color, aromas and flavors in beverages and other various liquids. For more detailed information on grade selection, please contact your Gusmer representative. “ We found that Gusmer filter sheets are superior compared to other filter companies we’ve used. They do exactly what they were designed for with each grade. When we filter a product, we test from beginning to middle to end and test for clarity, quality and consistency throughout. Their knowledge and experience in this industry are very helpful. ” Warren Gardner, Master Distiller Saint Petersburg Distillery St. Petersburg, FL

Ask about specialty caramels and Naturbrown ® ingredients for additional types of spirits.

and liqueurs. These colorings have a net negative charge for stability with tannins and have a proven record for stability in the bottle over a wide range of ingredients and conditions. Bottle stability is important, as incompatible colorings can react with constituents in the spirit or

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liqueur to form an irreversible precipitant. Colorings also range in levels of alcohol solubility. High levels of alcohol may result in a reversable precipitant once the alcohol solubility has been exceeded; however, this precipitant will typically go back into solution once the alcohol level is reduced by dilution. Stability testing is recommended when colorings are evaluated. DDW caramel colorings are available through Gusmer in various pack sizes and concentrations.

DDW Product & Details

0.05%

0.1%

0.2%

0.5%

Recommendation

Reed Van Winkle, Processing Manager Green River Distilling - Owensboro, KY

Color Intensity

0.054-0.062

Hue Index

7.0

520

Cider, Whiskey

The information in this Application Guide is provided as a recommendation. Application Guide

% ABV Stable

80%

Maximum Flow Rates gal/hr/ft 2 (liter/hr/m 2 )

Recommended Flow Rates gal/hr/ft 2 (liter/hr/m 2 )

Maximum Differential Pressure (psid)

Filtration Type

Filter Grades

Possible Applications

Color Intensity

0.042-0.052

Cordials, Dark Beer, Other Malt Beverages

528

Arrest Fermentation, Gross Clarification, Fining Agent Removal, Bioreduction High Degree of Clarification, Fining Agent Removal, Bioreduction High Degree of Clarification, Bioreduction, Membrane Filtration Preparation

Hue Index

6.4

% ABV Stable

65%

24 - 32 (978 - 1304)

30 - 40 (1222- 1630)

CSF-XC (extra coarse) CSF-SC (standard coarse)

Coarse Filtration

Polish / Clarifying Filtration Sterile / Premembrane Filtration

8 - 24 (326 - 978)

20 - 30 (815 - 1222)

Spiced Rum, Tequila, Hard Rootbeer, Cream Liqueurs

Color Intensity

0.106-0.111

CSF-SP (standard polish)

Hue Index

4.6

108

% ABV Stable

75%

CSF-SF (standard fine) CSF-UF (ultra fine)

3 - 12 (122 - 489)

10 - 15 (407 - 611)

5.0

7.0

RTD Blended Drinks (e.g. Whiskey/Cola) Low 4-MeI or single strength versions are also available

643

Color Intensity

0.250-0.265

600

6.0

050

Hue Index

4.2

% ABV Stable

65%

5.0

450

4.0

300

1.5

3.0

Contact Gusmer Enterprises about DDW technical tips for caramel in the blending process and test methodology.

199

2.0

150

0.70

1.0

0.45

0.35

CSF-UF

CSF-SF

CSF-SP

CSF-SC

CSF-XC

CSF-UF

CSF-SF

CSF-SP

CSF-SC

CSF-XC

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Gusmer Enterprises Carbac ® Carbon Filter Media

Gusmer Enterprises Cellu-Stack ® Filters

Carbac carbon impregnated lter media is an excellent solution to the hassle and mess of working with loose, powdered carbons. A composite of the nest charge- modi ed cellulose pulps, premium activated powdered carbon and inorganic lter aids, the Carbac media has been formulated specifically for its ability to adsorb color, aroma and flavor compounds from distilled spirits. It is an excellent tool for the nal color and avor adjustments in brown spirits and complete color removal in white spirits. The Carbac carbon impregnated lter media is available to fit any size plate filter press or in a lenticular cartridge form. Benefits • Clean and convenient reduction in color, flavor and aroma with consistent results • A fixed bed of carbon provides improved efficiencies over the use of loose powdered carbon • Manufactured under strict quality control guidelines to ensure uniform and consistent performance • Can meet the needs of specific applications through a variety of grades • Available in a sheet or a Cellu-Stack ® lenticular cartridge format • Grade selection and process optimization support is available through Gusmer’s application laboratories

Gusmer Enterprises’ Cellu-Stacks are a convenient way to utilize depth filtration media in an enclosed system. Offered in many filter media grades, these stack filters can be used for coarse, fine and presterile filtration in numerous filtration applications. • Full range of filter media grades with high adsorptive and retention properties • Clean and safe filtration method when dealing with elevated pressures, temperatures, etc. • Convenient operation with short setup or changeover times • Small process footprint • Designed to conform with GMP • Highly economical with minimal maintenance and low operating costs • Protection of filtrate against spoilage in an enclosed depth filtration system

Stack Specifications

176 o F (80 o C)

Max. Operating Temperature Steam in Place - 3 cycles Max. Differential Pressure Recommended Rinse Volume

Grades Description 1640HCX** Available Grades

253 o F (123 o C)

Chemically activated wood; ideal for flavor, odor and color removal.

30 psid (2.1 bar)

Contact your Gusmer representative for the optimal grade selection for your filtration application.

1640CRX* Chemically activated pine-wood; especially suited for decolorization. 1640CRM**

2.5 gal/ft 2 (100L/m 2 )

*Available in sheet form only **Available in sheet or Cellu-Stack® con gurations

Gusmer Enterprises Cellu-Stack ® Housings Gusmer Enterprises also offers a complete line of Cellu-Stack filter housings designed as a cost-effective system for high capacity liquid filtration applications. The versatile sanitary housing line accommodates either 12” or 16” diameter Cellu-Stack filter cartridges with the effective filtration surface area ranging from 17.7 ft 2 - 160.0 ft 2 . All housings are available in 1, 2, 3, or 4-cartridge versions, which can be modified with the use of Cellu-Stack adapters to accept fewer cartridges for partial batch runs or other applications requiring fewer cartridges. ASME stamped housings are also available if required. Cellu-Stack Application Notes:

Sheet Properties

Grade Designation

Thickness (mm)

Mass per unit Area (gsm)

1640HCX 1640CRX 1640CRM

4.20 3.95 6.10

1300

Mean Pore Size

990

1400

1.5

Note: Test results are typical.

0.5

Gusmer Carbac ® Video Demo Filtration to Remove Color

1640HCX

1640CRX

1640CRM

• P lace a quick acting check valve at the housing outlet to avoid integrity breaches that can be caused by backpressure • D ouble check that all cartridge gaskets are in place and in good condition to ensure optimal sealing • If filter life is not fully exhausted by a single filtration, DO NOT remove used filters from the housing for storage between uses. Instead, used filters can be stored IN the housing for short term periods by following these steps: - Shut Down: After completion of the filtration cycle, sanitize the filters with the same method used to prepare the filters (i.e. steam or hot water flush) - S torage: Drain the housing, apply 2 psi gas pressure (i.e. CO 2 , nitrogen) while the housing is still warm (to avoid a vacuum upon cooling) and close all ports - R estart: When restarting for another filtration cycle, repeat the sanitization procedure just as you would for normal filter preparation

Standard Carbac Grades

Adsorption Capacity

250

200

150

100

1640 CRM 1640 CRX 1640HCX Standard Carbac Grades Challenged with 50 mg/liter methylene blue @ 46 liters/min/sq m. media

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