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Honoring Tradition, Empowering the Future! At Gusmer Enterprises, we deeply value the traditions that have laid the foundation for our success. Our dedication to quality and innovation has been unwavering since 1918, and we Gusmer Fermentation Center Santa Rosa, CA
continually strive in looking towards the future. By embracing state-of-the-art technology and sustainable practices, we are able to enhance our production capabilities while maintaining the high standards of craftsmanship that our customers have come to expect. We believe that by staying true to our roots and continuous improvement are the heart of Gusmer as we seek to be the “Go To Provider” of goods and services. We look forward to working together in the creation of your spirits and success in your brands!
Gusmer R&D Laboratory
Waupaca, WI
Gusmer Spotlight: Technical Applications Team Gusmer Enterprises is committed to providing “Service with Knowledge” ® , and our core focus at the Gusmer Technical Applications Center in Fresno, CA is to provide technical product application expertise to our customers.
Technical Applications Center
Fresno, CA
We are a diverse team of Chemists, Microbiologists, and Scientists that are driven to support our customers by delivering solutions to optimize upstream and downstream processing in the beverage industry. We understand that each of our customers has a unique production process, so we make product recommendations by utilizing bench- scale testing and on-site trial support to ensure all customers achieve the highest quality finished product. We work with our sales team to consult and share results with our customers. Our key technical application services include, but are not limited to, the optimization of fermentation nutrients, fining agents, enzymes, oak adjuncts, yeast and filtration. Customers should reach out to their local Gusmer technical sales representative to discuss how Gusmer’s Technical Application team can assist in addressing and troubleshooting their production process.
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Gumser Product Offerings
Cellupore CSF Sheet Series Pg 15
BevReady TM Filter Cartridges Pg 18
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Micro Elements ® Hard Seltzer HG Fermentation Nutrients Pg 11
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Cellu-Stack ® Lenticular Filter Cartridges Pg 16
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Micro Essentials TM Fermentation Nutrients Pg 10
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Carbac ® Carbon Filter Media Pg 17
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Table of Contents Information Inside Sales & Sales Reps by Area .............................. 3 Distilling Products IFF Enzymes....................................................................4-6 Yeast. ................................................................................7-9 Angel Yeast.....................................................................7 Novonesis Yeast.............................................................8 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 (Givaudan Sense Colour) Caramel Products.......14 Filtration........................................................................ 15-19 Filter sheets..................................................................15 Cellu-Stack Filters and Housings................................16 Carbon Filter Media......................................................17 BevReady TM Cartridges & Filter Housings...........18-19 Laboratory.................................................................... 20-21 Sigrist Turbiditimeters...................................................20 CDR BeerLab ® .............................................................. 21 Equipment..........................................................................22 Bucher Denwel Equipment..........................................22 Ponndorf Equipment....................................................22 Hamilton Inline Process Sensors.....................................23 Chemicals / Services Analytical Services Panels & Individual Tests....... 24 Chemicals.............................................................. 24
Featured Products
Enzymes for Distilling Pg 4 IFF Enzymes
Filter Sheet Media Gusmer CSF Sheet Series Pg 15
CDR BeerLab ®
Lab Analysis Pg 21
BevReady TM Filter Cartridges
Cartridge Filtration Pg 18
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Gusmer Technical Sales Representative by area
Kentucky, Tennessee Justin Juengel (St. Louis, MO) — 314.502.0144 jjuengel@gusmerenterprises.com Texas & Lower Midwestern States Jill Gallegos (Hutto, TX) – 817.676.6506 jgallegos@gusmerenterprises.com Central California, Southern Nevada Bill Merz (Bakersfield, CA) — 661.330.5294 bmerz@gusmerenterprises.com Central & Northern California, Northern Nevada Greg Sitton (Visalia, CA) — 559.573.4398 gsitton@gusmerenterprises.com Central Coast California Kyann (Varvel) Romag (Paso Robles, CA) — 805.956.0613 kromag@gusmerenterprises.com Napa County California Pedro Pereira (Napa, CA) — 707.320.3307 ppereira@gusmerenterprises.com
Sonoma/Mendocino Counties California Andrew Moore (Windsor, CA) — 707.494.2837 amoore@gusmerenterprises.com Southern California, 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 Northeastern States, Eastern Canada Bryan Forbes (St. Paul, MN) — 651.280.9377 bforbes@gusmerenterprises.com Southeastern States Cristian Lupp (Mountainside, NJ) — 908.419.1151 clupp@gusmerenterprises.com
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GUSMER LOCATIONS: Gusmer Napa & Analytical Services 640-D Airpark Road Napa, CA 94558 Phone: 707.224.7903
Gusmer Sonoma & Analytical Services 9025 Old Redwood Hwy, Suite E Windsor, CA 95492 Phone: 707.836.1056
Fresno Manufacturing Facility 81 M Street Fresno, CA 93721 Phone: 559.485.2692
Mountainside 1167 Globe Avenue Mountainside, NJ 07092 Phone: 908.301.1811
Hickory Manufacturing Facility 1774 Lutetium Circle SE Newton, NC 28658 Phone: 828.994.0105
Waupaca Manufacturing Facility 1401 Ware Street Waupaca, WI 54981 Phone: 715.258.5525
Santa Rosa Fermentation Center 2200 Northpoint Parkway Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Phone:707-921-1417
Gusmer’s Social Responsibility and Sustainability Practices: As a family business that now spans five generations, we understand the importance of utilizing our environmental resources wisely so that our world is safe for future generations of all people. Gusmer is committed to not only focusing on “sustainability”, but also creating a culture that is focused on corporate social responsibility, so that we are benefiting our entire community in addition to our employees. We seek to continuously improve so that all people have opportunities to grow and develop.
GUSMER MEMBERSHIPS
United Nations Global Compact Gusmer Enterprises is a proud participant in the
Ecovadis Since 2022 Gusmer has
WSBC - Green Masters Program The Wisconsin Sustainable
Business Council has recognized Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. at the
United Nations Global Compact. In doing so Gusmer has committed
been an active member of Ecovadis, a globally recognized platform used by businesses to track, benchmark, and identify areas for improvement in relation to four key sustainability areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
Maturing level within its Green Masters Program ® . This recognizes businesses that are prioritizing sustainability. The Green Masters Program is a tool for businesses to manage sustainability performance and integrate sustainable systems into business.
to advancing the UN’s Ten Principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption and will integrate these principles into our strategy, culture and day-to-day operations.
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IFF Distilling Enzymes Reduce Cost, Increase Yields, Improve Efficiencies
Enzymes are used by distillers to improve process efficiency, increase alcohol yield, enhance fermentation, and to maintain overall quality and ensure brand consistency. With enzymes, distillers can make use of locally produced grains and alternative raw materials to create unique, single-grain and alternative spirits. These enzyme activities are offered by Gusmer as IFF enzymes. • Reduce mash viscosity and increase extract • Produce more fermentable sugars and assure consistency even with varying raw material • Reduce cost, waste, and energy consumption • Accelerate production and consistently achieve high-quality spirits
IFF liquid enzymes are available in a variety of pack sizes, ranging from jerricans to IBC totes. Contact your Gusmer representative for availability and lead times.
Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to promote chemical reactions. Very small amounts can cause a significant, but specific change in large amounts 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.
Viscosity Reduction Enzyme activities such as cellulase, beta-glucanase, xylanase, and arabinase break down the non-starch polysaccharides to release more starch for conversion and reduce mash viscosity. Add during the pre-treatment step.
LAMINEX ® C2K
BEST IN CLASS
Watch LAMINEX ® C2K At Work! LAMINEX ® C2K reduces viscosity on high rye mashes.
β-glucanase, cellulase & arabinoxylanase • Reduce viscosity during pre-treatment step • Improve energy efficiency and throughput • Great for high rye inclusions to prevent dough balling • Recommended for barley, oats, and mixed grain bills
LAMINEX ® 750
Thermostable ß-glucanase & arabinoxylanase • Fast viscosity reduction during pre-treatment step • Allows for higher solids concentration during mashing • Recommended for wheat or corn
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Liquefaction Occurs 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. Heat stable alpha-amylase break down starch and reduce mash viscosity without the need to add more water. Apply to cereal cooker for faster, consistent liquefaction.
AMYLEX ® BT2
AMYLEX ® 6T
BEST IN CLASS
Classic thermostable α-amylase • Efficient starch liquefaction at medium or high gelatinization temperatures • Great for distillers that want organic approval
Thermostable α-amylase • Best in class viscosity reduction and starch solubilization • Robust performance at lower pH and across a broad pH range • Improve productivity and increase yield
Watch AMYLEX ® 5T In Action! AMYLEX ® 5T can improve efficiency and reduce cost.
AMYLEX ® 5T
Thermostable α-amylase • Efficient and quick adjunct liquefaction • Allows for lower water to grist ratio • Optimal activity at higher temperatures
Saccharification A critical step where dextrins and other starches are broken down even further to fermentable sugars. Glucoamylase enzymes break off single molecules of highly fermentable glucose from starch molecules for yeast to metabolize. Add to cooled mash for best results.
DIAZYME ® 87
DIAZYME ® X4
BEST IN CLASS
Glucoamylase blend • Best in class starch conversion
Classic glucoamylase • Increase alcohol production • Good for high corn mashes
• Increase alcohol yields • Lower residual starch
• Use in conjunction with Diazyme FA or Alphalase AFP to optimize processing
DIAZYME ® SSF2
DIAZYME ® FA
α-amylase, glucoamylase & protease • Faster initial alcohol production with increased alcohol yields from better starch hydrolysis • Obtain fast and complete fermentations
Fungal α-amylase • Increases amount of maltose • Works at lower temperatures • Use in conjunction with Diazyme X4 or Diazyme SSF to optimize processing
• Recommended for simultaneous saccharification and fermentation
DIAZYME ® SSF
Glucoamylase & protease • Improved yeast vitality for faster, consistent fermentations • Increase alcohol yields
• Recommended for simultaneous saccharification and fermentation
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Fermentation Enhancement Protease and peptidase enzymes aid the breakdown of grain endosperm, a protein-starch matrix, into smaller proteins and amino acids releasing starch for conversion and providing additional FAN in the wash for yeast to thrive.
ALPHALASE ® THP
ALPHALASE ® AFP
BEST IN CLASS
Thermostable neutral protease • Heat stable, ideal for cereal cooker • Increase FAN for improved and consistent fermentations • Reduce fermentation time
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
Recommended Dose Rates* (kg per MT of grist)
Application
IFF Enzyme
AMYLEX ® 6T
0.05 - 0.5
AMYLEX ® 5T
Liquefaction
0.1 - 0.6
AMYLEX ® BT2
0.8 - 1.6
LAMINEX ® C2K
0.3 - 1.2
Viscosity Reduction
LAMINEX ® 750
0.05 - 0.9
DIAZYME ® 87
0.1 - 2.5
DIAZYME ® SSF2
0.6 - 0.8
Saccharification
DIAZYME ® SSF
0.4 - 1.6
DIAZYME ® X4
0.3 - 0.6
DIAZYME ® FA
0.4 - 1.6
ALPHALASE ® THP
0.25 - 1.0
Fermentation Enhancement
ALPHALASE ® AFP
0.25 - 1.5
*Actual dose rates will be application dependent. Please contact your Gusmer representative for specific application recommendations.
“The IFF logo is a registered trademark of International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., used under license by Gusmer Enterprises, Inc.”
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Angel Distilling Yeast
Innovators in Yeast Fermentation
Angel is a global yeast and biotech company that develops natural ingredient solutions for the food & beverage, nutritional, and biotechnology industries. “Developing yeast biotechnology, innovate for a healthy life” is the mission. Studying how biotechnology can change our lifestyles for the better and help us live in harmony with nature. As a yeast supplier with a global presence, Angel has modern production bases in 13 cities across the globe, with products and services supplied to more than 160 countries and regions.
Thermal Tolerance
Super Turbo Yeast
Angel Thermal Tolerance Alcohol Active Dry Yeast is a specifically selected high-quality yeast suitable for all spirit fermentations. • High tolerance to temperature, ethanol, and low pH • Can be added directly to the fermenter without requiring rehydration
Angel Super Turbo Yeast is made of a specifically selected yeast strain with a distinct blend of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients for use with high starch/low FAN washes • Produces high alcohol levels at maximum fermentation velocities • Can be added directly to the fermenter without requiring rehydration Pack Sizes 10 kg Fermentation Temperature 24-33 °C (75-91°F) Fermentation Time 3-5 days Alcohol Tolerance ≤ 18% Dosing Yeast dose rates and fermentation times are highly dependent on your specific application. Contact your Gusmer Enterprises representative for advice on how to optimize your process to save time and money.
Pack Sizes 500 g, 10 kg Fermentation Temperature 28-42 °C (82-108 °F) Fermentation Time 3-5 days Alcohol Tolerance ≤ 17%
Video Customer Testimonial
“My favorite attribute of Angel Yeast is that it makes a crisp neutral profile in our products.”
Brian Morton, Master Distiller Monson Ranch Distillers - Prosser, WA
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Novonesis Yeast
Industry Leader in Yeast Fermentation
For 150 years Chr. Hansen has been a pioneer in developing yeast and bacteria for the food and beverage industry. In 2024 Chr. Hansen and Novozymes joined forces to create Novonises, a leading biosolutions partner. Novonesis employs 10,000 people worldwide with expertise spanning more than 30 different industries. Their biosolutions create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet by reducing the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy, and water.
Saccharomyces
Non-Saccharomyces
Melody TM
Merit TM
60% Saccharomyces cerevisiae, 20% Lachancea thermotolerans, 20% Torulaspora delbrueckii Mixed culture strains are an ideal
Saccharomyces cerevisiae 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 with strong fermentation kinetics and alcohol tolerance.
blend of Saccharomyces and Non- Saccharomyces yeast specifically developed to enhance flavors, aromas, and mouthfeel constituents while assuring reliable fermentations. Melody is especially well suited for Gin, Brandy, and fruit Brandy.
Pack Sizes 500 g, 10 kg Fermentation Temperature 10-32 °C (50-90°F) Fermentation Time 3-5 days Alcohol Tolerance ≤ 17%
Pack Sizes 500 g Fermentation Temperature 10-32 °C (50-90°F) Fermentation Time 3-5 days Alcohol Tolerance ≤ 17% Yeast Rehydration Protocols Learn the proper rehydration techniques of Active Dry Yeast for alcoholic fermentation.
Jazz TM
Saccharomyces cerevisiae Direct vessel starter strain (DVS) that eliminates the rehydration step. Jazz is delivered as Active Dry Yeast and can be added directly to the fermenter.
Pack Sizes 500 g Fermentation Temperature 10-32 °C (50-90°F) Fermentation Time 3-5 days Alcohol Tolerance ≤ 16%
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Renaissance Yeast Non-Hydrogen Sulfide Strains
Renaissance has developed a new line of yeast strains that have a natural inability to produce hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide, a known fermentation byproduct, 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
Renaissance Yeast Overview
Saccharomyces cerevisiae bayanus Clean fermenting yeast. An excellent choice for neutral spirits.
Pack Sizes 500 g, 10 kg Fermentation Temperature 13-30 °C (55-87°F) Fermentation Time 3-5 days Alcohol Tolerance ≤ 16%
Ossia TM
Avante TM
Saccharomyces cerevisiae hybrid Certified organic yeast for the production of organic spirits.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae A reliable yeast with good temperature tolerance. An excellent choice for tequila.
Pack Sizes 500 g, 10 kg Fermentation Temperature 18-32 °C (64-90°F) Fermentation Time 3-5 days Alcohol Tolerance ≤ 16%
Pack Sizes 500 g, 10 kg Fermentation Temperature 18-35 °C (64-95°F) Fermentation Time 3-5 days Alcohol Tolerance ≤ 17%
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Gusmer Enterprises Micro Essentials TM Nutrients Balanced Nutrition for Healthy Fermentations
Gusmer’s Micro Essentials fermentation nutrients are based on the latest research, designed specifically for alcoholic fermentations, and incorporate premium ingredients.
Our complex supplements contain highly refined polypeptides and amino acids, and a full spectrum of essential vitamins, minerals and other yeast survival factors for a rich source of compounds that are highly assimilable by yeast. • Produced domestically in our own facility under GMP conditions • Used to support yeast growth, protein synthesis, general metabolism, and alcohol tolerance • Contributes to vigorous fermentation and consistent congener production • Guards against the formation of unwanted metabolites The use of fermentation nutrients in alcoholic fermentations is well documented. In addition to fermentable sugars, yeast requires nitrogen, vitamins, minerals, sterols and more 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 they are not made available yeast grow under stressful conditions and fermentations are often sluggish, inconsistent, incomplete and produce undesirable metabolites such as hydrogen sulfide that can carry over into the distillate.
Micro Essentials Powder
Micro Essentials Complete-TR
• Full spectrum nutrient blend in a powdered form • Dosed into the fermenter during inoculation, and as required throughout the alcoholic fermentation • 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
• Time-release tablets provide easy way to dose throughout fermentation with a single addition • Tan tablets contain a higher percentage of organically derived nitrogen, along with inorganic nitrogen, vitamins, minerals and yeast survival factors, and have a fast dissolution rate to provide the nutrients required to build biomass during the exponential growth phase • White tablets are formulated with a higher percentage of inorganic nitrogen and a slower dissolution rate to provide nutrition throughout fermentation
Product
Dose Rate
Pack Size
Application
Multiple additions are recommended when adding 2 lbs/1,000 gal or more. Provides 17 ppm available nitrogen at 1 lb / 1,000 gal Add one time at beginning of fermentation. Dose together at a 1 to 1 ratio (white and tan tablets have different time release profiles). Provides 15 ppm available nitrogen at 1 lb / 1,000 gal
25 kg (55 lbs) 5 kg (11 lbs)
12 -96 g/hL (1-8 lbs / 1,000 gal)*
Micro Essentials Powder
10 kg (22 lbs) 1 kg (2.2 lbs)
12 -96 g/hL (1-8 lbs / 1,000 gal)*
Micro Essentials Complete-TR
*Dose rates may vary and are application dependent. Please contact a Gusmer representative for more information.
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Gusmer Enterprises Micro Elements ® Hard Seltzer HG Nutrients for RTD Production
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. • Developed for high gravity RTD fermentations (≥25° Plato) • Fast fermentation times • High alcohol yields • Neutral flavor and aroma profile Instructions for Use 1. Rehydrate MicroElements Hard Seltzer HG in 10x its weight in process water and mix for 10 minutes. 2. Add the hydrated solution to the fermenter with the sugar base in one addition prior to inoculation.
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
Provides 16.8 ppm available nitrogen at 1 lb / 1,000 gal
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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Gusmer Enterprises Oak-Mor ® & Oak Avantage ® Control and Adjust Flavor & Aroma Profiles
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 Oak-Mor line of granular oak in the early 1970’s, and our product offerings have since expanded to include the Avantage line of French oak, available as chips or granular. • Highest quality American and French oak from premium heartwood ensures consistent, reliable results • Proprietary toasting process creates distinct oak attributes of vanilla, butterscotch, clove, and smoke, allowing precise control of flavor, aroma, and tactile characteristics • Replace barrel aging to reduce cost • Rejuvenate or enhance oak character during the aging process and decrease aging time
Oak Chips
Description
Available Pack Sizes Chips • 25 kg (55 lb) Bags Granular • 18 kg (40 lb) Bags
Oak Avantage ® French Oak Chips
These oak chips come from naturally seasoned woods which produce the clean and sophisticated oak impression typical of French oak. They have a more pronounced coconut flavor compared to granular French oak.
Granular Oak
Description
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. 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.
Premium Oak-Mor ® American Granular Oak
Premium Oak-Mor American Granular Oak offers a Medium toast. Provides notes of baking spices, caramel and fresh baked bread. Adds depth and complexity while rounding the palate. Toasted Oak-Mor granular American Oak has been processed to medium plus toast level to provide a strong spicy and smoky aroma along with fresh oak and coconut to add complexity. Sourced from the highest quality oak in Central France which is naturally seasoned for 18 months then granulated to produce a uniform particle size. Toasted by a unique drying process to create a flavor profile of smoky spice and sweet vanilla.
Toasted Oak-Mor ® American Granular Oak
Oak Avantage ® French Granular Oak
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Established in 1997, Arôbois is one of the pioneers of oak adjuncts in France. Gusmer is proud to partner with Arôbois to offer the Arôneo range of French oak products. • Four distinct profiles in terms of structure, mouthfeel, color, flavor, and aroma • High quality French oak delivers reliable and consistent results from batch to batch • Made from new, cask-grade oak from the heartwood of the oak tree that meets cooperage quality standards • A larger surface area in contact with spirits reduces maturation time compared to traditional barrel aging Chips and Blocks Flavor Complexity & Aroma Arôbois Arôneo French Oak
Oak Chips
Description
Oak Blocks
Description
Oak Blocks 47 Balance (Equilibre)
Sweet (Douceur)
Sweet French Oak Chips offer aroma with overtones of vanilla, licorice, and clove adding to the mouthfeel evenly with a rich sweetness.
Oak Block 47 Intense blocks add a significant aroma of fresh oak, licorice, clove, butterscotch, and cocoa. It adds to mouthfeel evenly with a little more weight on the finish and is a very versatile toast. Oak Block 47 Balance French Oak blocks offer a greater impact by adding silky tannins across the profile. Aromas are lightly enhanced with hints of clove, coconut, butterscotch and vanilla.
Oak Blocks 47 Intense
Balance (Equilibre)
Intense chips add a significant aroma of fresh oak, licorice, clove, butterscotch, and cocoa. It adds to mouthfeel evenly with a little more weight on the finish and is a very versatile toast. Fresh French Oak Chips offers mouthfeel enhancer contributing to length and volume. Fresh often brightens the fruit and “freshens” with aromas of burnt sugar, sweet butterscotch, and vanilla extract. Balance French Oak Chips offer a greater impact by adding silky tannins across the profile. Aromas are lightly enhanced with hints of clove, coconut, butterscotch and vanilla.
Fresh (Fraicheur)
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. Available Pack Sizes Chips • 25 kg (55 lb) Bags • 18 kg (40 lb) Infusion Bags (three 6 kg bags) Blocks • 18 kg (40 lb) Infusion Bags (three 6 kg bags)
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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Caramel color is widely used in dark spirits and liqueurs to standardize 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 (Givaudan Sense Colour) is the global leader in color for the distilling market and produces a wide range of Class I and IV caramel colorings, each at a different hue index and color intensity. • Produced from the highest quality ingredients • Neutral in flavor and aroma Global Industry Leader DDW, The Color House Caramel for Brewing
• Net negative charge for stability with tannins • Formulated for good alcohol solubility and overall stability • In compliance with global regulations for caramel coloring
Ask about specialty caramels and Naturbrown ® ingredients for additional types of spirits.
DDW Product & Details
0.05%
0.1%
0.2%
0.5%
Recommendation
Color Intensity
0.054-0.062
Hue Index
7.0
520
Cider, Whiskey
% ABV Stable
80%
Color Intensity
0.042-0.052
Cordials, Dark Beer, Other Malt Beverages
528
Hue Index
6.4
% ABV Stable
65%
Spiced Rum, Tequila, Hard Rootbeer, Cream Liqueurs
Color Intensity
0.106-0.111
Hue Index
4.6
108
% ABV Stable
75%
RTD Blended Drinks (e.g. Whiskey/Cola) Low 4-MeI or single strength versions are also available
Color Intensity
0.250-0.265
050
Hue Index
4.2
% ABV Stable
65%
DDW (Givaudan Sense Colour) caramel colorings are available in various pack sizes and concentrations. Contact Gusmer Enterprises for DDW technical tips on the use of caramel in the blending process and test methodology.
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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Gusmer Enterprises Cellupore CSF Sheet Series Gusmer Enterprises’ Color Sensitive Filter (CSF) series is manufactured using advanced 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 sheets are a composite of the finest cellulose pulps and filter aids. • Excellent retention capabilities while preserving color, aromas, and flavors in beverages • Remove gross solids, haze constituents, yeast, bacteria, and colloids • Offered in 5 grades to cover coarse through pre-membrane filtration applications Distilled Spirits Color Stripping Challenge= Bourbon (0.164abs @ 525nm), Flow Rate - 16gal/hr/ft 2 Superior Performance & Throughput Capacity Video Customer Testimonial
“With Gusmer filter sheets our desired quality is met on the first pass.”
0.18
0.16
0.14
0.12
0.1
0.08
CSF-SP (0.158 ABS)
Competitor (0.14 ABS)
Reed Van Winkle, Processing Manager Green River Distilling - Owensboro, KY
0.06
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112131415
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Time (min)
The information in this Application Guide is provided as a recommendation. Application Guide
Recommended Flow Rates gal/hr/ft 2 (liter/hr/m 2 )
Maximum Flow Rates gal/hr/ft 2 (liter/hr/m 2 )
Maximum Differential Pressure (psid)
Filtration Type
Filter Grades
Possible Applications
Arrest Fermentation, Gross Clarification, Fining Agent Removal, Bioreduction High Degree of Clarification, Fining Agent Removal, Bioreduction High Degree of Clarification, Bioreduction, Membrane Filtration Preparation
24 - 32 (978 - 1304)
30 - 40 (1222- 1630)
45
CSF-XC (extra coarse) CSF-SC (standard coarse)
Coarse Filtration
8 - 24 (326 - 978)
20 - 30 (815 - 1222)
Polish / Clarifying Filtration
45
CSF-SP (standard polish)
BioReduction / Pre-membrane Filtration
3 - 12 (122 - 489)
10 - 15 (407 - 611)
CSF-SF (standard fine) CSF-UF (ultra fine)
21
5.0
7.0
643
600
6.0
5.0
450
4.0
300
1.5
3.0
199
2.0
150
95
0.70
1.0
0.45
44
0.35
30
0
0
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’ Cellu-Stack lenticular filters are a convenient way to utilize depth filtration media in an enclosed system. Offered in many filter media grades for use in coarse, fine, and pre-membrane filtration applications. • Full range of filter media grades with high adsorptive and retention properties • Clean and safe filtration method when dealing with elevated pressures and temperatures • Convenient operation with short setup and 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 Gusmer Enterprises Cellu-Stack ® Filters Clean And Quick Filtration Solution
Stack Specifications
176 o F (80 o C)
Max. Operating Temperature Steam in Place - 3 cycles Max. Differential Pressure Recommended Rinse Volume
253 o F (123 o C)
30 psid (2.1 bar)
2.5 gal/ft 2 (100L/m 2 )
Contact your Gusmer rep for the optimal grade selection.
Gusmer Enterprises Select Filter Housings High Quality, Cost-Effective
Gusmer Enterprises’ Select filter housings are designed as a cost-effective system for high capacity liquid filtration applications. The Select housing line accommodates 12” diameter Cellu-Stack filters. All housings are available in 1, 2, 3, or 4-stack high 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.
Cellu-Stack Application Notes
• Place a quick acting check valve at the housing outlet to avoid integrity breaches that can be caused by backpressure • Double 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) Storage: 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 Restart: When restarting for another filtration cycle, repeat the sanitization procedure just as you would for normal filter preparation
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Gusmer Enterprises Carbac ® Carbon Filter Media Convenient Color, Aroma, & Flavor Adjustment
Gusmer Enterprises’ Carbac carbon impregnated filter media is an excellent solution to the hassle and mess of working with loose, powdered carbon. Carbac has been formulated specifically to adsorb color, aroma and flavor compounds from distilled spirits. Use for final color and flavor adjustments in brown spirits or complete color removal in white spirits. • Clean and convenient reduction in color, flavor and aroma with consistent results • 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 form or in Cellu-Stack lenticular cartridge format • Grade selection and process optimization support is available through Gusmer’s application laboratories
Carbac ® Carbon Video Demo Filtration to Remove Color
Grades Description 1640HCX** Available Grades
Chemically activated wood; ideal for flavor, odor and color removal.
1640CRX* Chemically activated pine wood; especially suited for decolorization. 1640CRM** *Available in sheet form only **Available in sheet or Cellu-Stack configurations
Adsorption Capacity
Mean Pore Size
250
200
1.5
150
1
100
0.5
50
0
0
1640CRM 1640CRX 1640HCX
1640HCX
1640CRX
1640CRM
Challenged with 50 mg/liter methylene blue @ 46 liters/min/sq m. media
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Gusmer Enterprises BevReady TM Filter Cartridges Efficient, Effective Particle Removal
Gusmer Enterprises is proud to offer our BevReady line of filter cartridges to the beverage industry. Gusmer’s BevReady Filter Cartridges provide distillers efficient and effective particle and microorganism removal while maintaining a high level of product quality. Our cartridges are assembled and packaged in an ISO9001 certified Class 7 clean room. The polypropylene construction delivers a robust filtration solution that can withstand most beverage CIP processes.
BevReady Pure Featuring a pleated polyethersulfone membrane, BevReady Pure cartridges provide excellent flow characteristics, low protein binding, and a long service life. These cartridges are absolute rated with certified integrity test specifications and are available in pore sizes of 0.2 µm, 0.45 µm, and 0.6µm. BevReady Guard Featuring a pleated gradient density polypropylene membrane, BevReady Guard cartridges are an excellent pre- filtration choice to protect absolute rated cartridges due to high particle loading capacity at superior flow rates. Available in 0.6 µm. BevReady Polish Featuring a polypropylene depth membrane, BevReady Polish cartridges deliver efficient coarse filtration with high throughput. Available in 10 µm, 5 µm, and 1µm.
Filter cartridges are available in many different lengths and configurations. For specific recommendations or information, please contact your Gusmer representative.
Gusmer Enterprises Cartridge Filter Housings
Gusmer’s line of Code 7 T-Line style Cartridge Filter Housings are designed specifically for beverage filtration. These sanitary housings are constructed with high quality, yet economical, food grade materials. All metal surfaces in contact with the product are 316L grade mechanically polished stainless steel and seals are EPDM or silicone. Each housing comes with a sight glass assembly with pressure gauge, support legs, gaskets, and clamps.
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View Table of Contents Application Notes For BevReady Cartridge Filters Installation • Ensure that the housing, pressure gauges, valves, gaskets, and o-rings are in good working order. Operation (continued) • A common practice is to terminate the filtration and clean or change cartridges when the differential pressure reaches 30 psi.
Housing o-rings should be replaced on a regular basis. • Carefully remove the cartridge from the packaging material and inspect. Use caution when opening the filter bag – scissors are recommended. Each filter cartridge is stamped with the grade and comes with a quality certificate in the box. Verify that the correct filter is being installed for the intended application. • Wet the o-rings with water and install into the housing, being careful not to roll the o-rings upon installation. • Run ambient temperature water through cartridges under a little back pressure to fully wet out the filter media. Sterilization & Cleaning • Gusmer Enterprises recommends the use of hot water at 82 °C / 180 °F for 30 minutes for sterilization of filters and filter housings. The time period starts when the housing outlet comes to temperature. • Once the proper temperature is reached, take care to use only a low hot water flow and low differential pressure. • Each hot water cycle should always be preceded and followed by an ambient water rinse cycle. Use filtered, softened water for wetting, cleaning, and sterilization to avoid fouling the cartridges. • If hot water is not available, the filters are compatible with a wide range of sanitation chemicals. Please consult your Gusmer representative for specific info. • Ensure that filter housings remain vented during cleaning and sterilization. • It is recommended to start each cleaning cycle with at least 5 minutes of cold water flow. Temperature should then be gradually increased to its final cleaning temperature (typically 82 °C / 180 °F). A longer warm water rinse is beneficial to cleaning. • Filters should never be contacted with a temperature above 57 °C / 135 °F without first rinsing with cold/warm water to achieve maximum throughput. • Some filters can be backflushed. Please consult your Gusmer representative for specific information. • Avoid pressure shocks and water hammer especially during cleaning/sanitation with hot fluids. Operation • Differential pressure (inlet minus outlet pressure) should be monitored regularly. Differential pressure increases as the filters plug, eventually leading to a loss of flow through the filter. Differential pressure increases exponentially. It may take many weeks to reach 80% plugged, but only a few hours for the final plugging to occur.
• Operate the process at the lowest, consistent flow rate to have a positive effect on filter performance. A higher face velocity leads to faster plugging. • Avoid pressure shocks and water hammer on the line. • Ensure that the top of the housing dome is periodically vented during production to remove any gas buildup that may overlap the filters. Integrity Testing • Integrity testing is only conducted on final membrane cartridges and should be conducted per the recommended specifications of the manufacturer for the specific membrane used. Integrity testing is conducted after the sanitation cycle, both prior to and after the bottling run. • There are a few different methods for integrity testing, of which the bubble point and pressure hold methods are the most common. The bubble point method is recommendedfor housings with three or fewer cartridges and the pressure hold method is recommended for housings with more than three cartridges. • Please consult your Gusmer representative for detailed information on integrity testing methods and specifications. • Every BevReady Pure filter cartridge is integrity tested prior to packaging. Damage caused to cartridges by shipping, installation or process improprieties, or housing and valve issues are usually manifested as gross integrity test failure. Cartridge Storage • Intermediate storage (overnight or over a weekend) can be done in the filter housing. Flush the filters with warm water, sterilize the housing and pressurize with 5 psi of nitrogen. The nitrogen keeps the housing under a positive pressure. • Long-term storage is best done outside of the filter housings. Four inch PVC piping capped at both ends is frequently used to store the individual cartridges in a solution of 350 ppm sulfur dioxide that has been adjusted to a pH of 3.5 with citric acid. This solution should be tested every month and replaced as necessary. Ethanol at approximately 40% may also be used for long term storage. Remove o-rings from the cartridges prior to storage and store the o-rings in a clean and dry place. • Reinstall the o-rings, rinse, sterilize and integrity test stored cartridges prior to resuming bottling filtration.
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View Table of Contents Sigrist Turbidity & Color Measurement Ensure Quality with Precise Measurements
Sigrist-Photometer AG, with its roots and headquarters in Ennetbürgen, Switzerland, has been developing, manufacturing and marketing high-quality optical measuring instruments for use in the fields of water treatment, food industry, industrial processes as well as traffic and environment since 1946.
Sigrist TurBiScat 2 Ex In-Line Turbidimeter for hazardous areas The TurBiScat 2 Ex measures turbidity in liquids. The transmitted light and the scattered light are measured at 90° and 25°. In this way, the proportions of smaller or larger particles become visible and color and window contamination are compensated for. • Calibration is checked with a solid reference • Conceived and designed for applications in explosion-protected areas • Optional color measurement at 430 nm Sigrist ColorPlus 2 In-line Absorption Measuring Instrument in-line The ColorPlus 2 measures color/absorbance at up to three different wavelengths in the UV and visible light spectrum. Turbidity can be compensated for at the same time by selecting an appropriate wavelength. The modular design of the instrument enables it to cover various applications by selecting the most suitable measuring cell. Standard housings like the Varivent(R) can be used, and custom flow cells in different materials and designs are available. • The SICON control system offers intuitive operation with a color, touchscreen display
Sigrist LabScat 2 Dual-Angle Lab Turbidimeter
The LabScat 2 measures turbidity in liquids using a single light source to detect transmitted light and scattered light at 90° and 25°. This allows color- compensated dual-angle measurement in bottles and glass cuvettes.
Bottle rotation and a water bath minimize potential measurement interferences, including from the water bath itself as its quality is automatically monitored. Operation is via a color touchscreen display and no tools are required for routine maintenance.
Calibration is performed with an included glass reference calibration unit. Measurement data can be accessed via USB or by web browser over ethernet. • Compact design • Large measurement range • Precise and reliable measurement down to 0 °C / 32 °F • Laboratory turbidity measurement in bottles or cuvettes • Verification of online measuring instruments
• Internal data logger can recall and display measurement data from the last 32 days • A variety of analogue and digital interfaces allow smooth system integration and control
• Accelerated aging test in the bottle • Monitoring of the water bath quality • Integrated operation panel with color touch screen display • Quick verification with secondary standard • Minimum maintenance, no tools required
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