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New for 2012: MicroElements Brewing Nutrients, pg 4 - a handy nutrient tablet, with virtually no dust, designed to provide adequate nutrition to your brewing yeasts Cellu-Flo Fiber Ble

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Welcome to

Gusmer

Enterprises, Inc.

These last several years have marked some extreme and exciting

changes in the brewing industry Gusmer has embraced this brewing

revolution and is pleased to reveal to you a new and improved line up of

the most elite brewing products Gusmer brand products are skillfully

developed with the brewer in mind and produced in the USA Gusmer

has also teamed up with some of the biggest and most innovative

suppliers in the brewing industry to provide you with the most novel

brewing tools and equipment

New for 2012:

MicroElements Brewing Nutrients, pg 4 - a handy nutrient tablet, with

virtually no dust, designed to provide adequate nutrition to your brewing

yeasts

Cellu-Flo Fiber Blends, pg 15 - reliable cellulose filter aid in a perlite

blend

CSF Filter Sheets, pg 16 - a Crystalline Silica Free filter sheet created

specifically for beverage filtration

Atago PAL-Plato, pg 30 - a handy device that is very comparable to a

manual hydrometer reading

Continental ContiTech, pg 33 - more brewery hose options, fittings, and

nozzles

Esau & Hueber, pg 38 - aeration, carbonation, and yeast management

available to suit all brewery sizes

System - NERB, pg 39 - everything from brewhouses to entire breweries

custom made to your requirements

Gusmer Analytical Services for Brewing, pg 43 - we now offer a

variety of tests and testing panels specifically for breweries

Gusmer is the proud manufacturer of the following product lines

for the brewing industry:

MicroElementsTM Fermentation nutrients

Oak-Mor® Oak adjuncts

Oak Avantage® Oak adjuncts Cellu-Flo Fiber Filter aids CsF series Filter sheets Cellu-stack® lenticular Filters Gusmer is also proud to partner with the following companies:

everyone at Gusmer enterprises thanks you for your interest in our company.

We appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

Gas Measurements

Caramel Products

Silica Gels

In-line Yeast Monitoring

Brewhouse Technology & Yeast Management

Membrane Filters

& Process Monitoring Tools

In-line Yeast Monitoring

Gas Measurements

Purple Snake Hose & Accessories

Caramel Products

Bench-top Yeast Measurement

Kettle & Cellar Finings

Pneumatic Spent Grains Conveying

Automatic Beer Analysis Unit

Silica Gels

Inside Sales & Sales Reps by Area 3

Products MicroElementsTM Brewing Nutrients 4

Enzymes 5-7 Processing Aids 8-11 AB Vickers 9

PQ Silica Gels 10

Divergan® PVPP 11

Caramel Products 12

Oak Products 13-14 Filtration 15-24 Cellu-Flo Fiber Filter Aids 15

Filter Sheets 16-17 Cellu-Stack® Filters 18

EMD Millipore Filter Cartridges 19-24 EMD Millipore Process Monitoring Tools 25-28 Lab Equipment & Chemicals 29-30 FermentoFlash 31

Illustrated Guide to Microbes 32

Brewery Hose, Fittings, Couplings 33-36 Ponndorf Spent Grain Removal Equipment 37

Esau & Hueber Aeration, Carbonation, Yeast Management 38

System - NERB Brewhouse Equipment & Technology 39

Yeast Measurement Instruments 40

Zahm Gas Measurement Devices 41

Perlick Sample Valves & Fittings 42

Analytical Services Panels and Individual Tests 43-44 References Practical Brewery Formulas 45

Practical Brewery Conversions 46

Ordering Information 47

Table of

Contents

CSF Filter Sheet Series

Page 39

Page 16

new products

system –

Inside Sales and Sales Rep Information

sales reps by area:

Eastern US & Canada

Central/Northern CA

Tim Ossun – 559.256.5418 tossun@gusmerenterprises.com

Sonoma/Mendocino Counties, CA

Dave Gusmer – 707.224.7903 x102 dgusmer@gusmerenterprises.com

Northwestern US & British Columbia

Ken Stewart – 503.647.0937 kstewart@gusmerenterprises.com

not sure who to call? Use the Find A Rep tool at

www.gusmerbeer.com

Yeast Nutrition

• Consistent Fermentations

• Higher Attenuation

• Improve Filtration

• Maintain Yeast Population Viability

• Virtually No Dust, Easy-To-Use, Tablet Form

What is MicroElements?

A diverse blend of vitamins, minerals, polypeptides, and amino acids that have been identifi ed as essential precursors required

to build yeast biomass, with 100% organic nitrogen, all compressed into a convenient tablet form Gusmer Enterprises has been

formulating fermentation nutrients for many years and has developed MicroElements Brewing Nutrients based on the latest

fermentation research and with the highest quality, bioavailable ingredients for maximum assimilation by the yeast

A Unique & Notable Nutrient

Unlike traditional yeast nutrient products, which contain a high percentage of inexpensive diammonium phosphate (DAP) and

yeast hulls, MicroElements Brewing Nutrients 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 fl occulation, increased yeast viability, higher RDF’s, increased rates of fermentation, and positive sensory evaluation

Technical Information

In keeping with good sanitation practices, the easy to use tablet form allows for accurate dosing and virtually no dust, thus

eliminating the risk for airborne contamination in the brewery All ingredients in MicroElements Brewing Nutrients – Tablets

comply fully with the Adjunct Reference Manual published by the Beer Institute and adhere to the TTB standards The product is non-GMO, non-BSE certifi ed and formulated in the USA and under GMP conditions

Application

MicroElements Brewing Nutrients – Tablets are designed for use at the kettle or fermentation vessel in all types of brewing,

especially high gravity brewing, or in yeast propagation regimes It’s a complete fermentation nutrient supplement Add during the last 10-15 minutes of boil for the tablet(s) to fully dissolve prior to knockout

Gusmer Enterprises

Brewing Nutrients - Tablets

Made in the

Note: when used as recommended, Micro Elements Brewing Nutrients will provide at least 30 pbb of Zinc.

pack size: 1 kg (29 tabs), 5kg (147 tabs)

dose rate: 1 tablet / 10 bbls

Enzymes are some of the most important and complex proteins found in nature and are vital to all biological systems Brewing could not exist without the enzymatic actions activated from grains during the malting process Understanding these natural enzymatic systems allows brewers to apply them to the betterment of the art of brewing

Novozymes, the world’s largest manufacturer of enzymes to the food industry, developed the fi rst commercial enzyme for beverage processing over 35 years ago Together, Novozymes and Gusmer have since dedicated many years of research and application development to the continued advancement of enzyme preparations for use in brewing Today, enzymes are used by commercial brewers to increase extract and attenuation, control diacetyl, improve fi ltration, and more They are a fundamental tool for consistent production of high quality beer

Novozymes produces brewing enzymes through natural fermentation processes, which are purifi ed and standardized on these key activities These enzymes can be applied throughout the brewing process to increase process effi ciencies, brew to brew

consistency, and overall quality They can also allow for the creation of unique and alternative-style beers

Enzymes in brewing:

Enzymes are a protein molecule with a characteristic sequence of amino

acids that folds into itself to produce a distinct 3-D structure The

complexity of the structure creates very specific activities for each enzyme

Brewer’s grain contains inactive enzymes that through the malting process

become active and available to react with specific substrates in the grain

Some of the critical enzymatic activities developed during malting that are

essential for brewing are amylases, proteases, lipases, and cellulases

Enzymes for General Brewing Applications

Barley kernel during germination

Added to the malt to soften cell walls and

allow for better protein and starch conversion

by the enzymes in the malt

• Increases capacity by reduced viscosity and

reduces cellar downtime

• Ensures long fi ltration cycles with all malt types

• Reduced cost with lower fi lter aid consumption

Dose Rate: Well-modifi ed malt: 500-1,000 ppm, 200-400 g/1,000 lbs grain

Under-modifi ed malt: 2,000-2,500 ppm, 800-1,000 g/1,000 lbs grain

100 % barley brewing: 2,500-3,125 ppm, 1-1.25 kg/1,000 lbs grain

A protease added to the grist to hydrolyze proteins into polypeptides for head retention and boost FAN levels in wort.

• Increases level of Free Amino Nitrogen (FAN)

• Increase level of soluble protein

• Allows higher ratio of adjuncts (corn, sorghum) with inaccessible proteins

Novozymes Brewing

Enzymes

dose rate: 250 ppm, 112 g/1,000 lbs adjunct

grain

A heat stable alpha-amylase enzyme added to

cereal cooking for the liquefaction (thinning)

of starch in mashes.

• Exceptionally heat stable

• Rapidly breaks down gelatinized starch into sugars

dose rate: 16-22 g/100 Us barrel

An alpha-acetolactate decarboxylase enzyme

added at the beginning of fermentation of beer,

which inhibits the formation of diacetyl

dose rate: 1.2-1.75 kg/ton grist

A unique selection of micro-granulated enzymes designed for simple and effi cient brewing of up to 100% of unmalted sorghum Added to mash prior to liquefaction for the production of high quality wort with alternative grains such as sorghum or buckwheat

• Brew beer for the segment of the population that are gluten intolerant

• Brew unique alternative beers with new world grains

A specifi c combination of enzymes added at

the beginning of the main mashing to create a

desired degree of attenuation.

• Aids in producing highly attenuated beer

• Perfect for Light Beer or Clear Malt Base

production

• Shortens conversion time during mashing

dose rate: 1,500-2,500 ppm, 680-1,135 g/1,000 lbs barley

A select combination of enzymes for the production of beer brewed with unmalted barley or the use of barley adjuncts to beer

• Traditional brews made with 100% barley grain

or barley grain adjuncts

• Allows for local barley sourcing

• Maximize raw material cost savings

• Reduced carbon footprint with lower CO2emissions

Enzymes for Specific Brewing Applications

Brewing with Unmalted Barley

Brewing Gluten Free Beer

dose rate: 1-1.5 kg/ton grist

Added at the saccharifi cation rest or start of fermentation.

• Produces maltose and maltotriose, similar to enzymes in malted barley

Brewing Fruited Beers

dose rate: High pectin Fruit (tart apples,

citrus, etc.): 30-40 g/ton of fruit

Medium pectin Fruit (cherries,

blueberries, etc.): 20-30 g/ton of fruit

low pectin Fruit (strawberries,

peach, etc.): 10-20 g/ton of fruit

A pectinase enzyme widely used in fruit

processing, that when used on fruit for

brewing, helps to eliminate haze and fi ltration

issues caused by pectin from the fruit.

• Allows for haze-stable fruited beer

• Ensures trouble free fi ltration of fruited beer

Application

Faster Throughput

and More Extract

Malt and Adjunct Solutions

Efficient Mash Liquefaction

Improved Attenuation

Control

Optimal Fermentation

and Maturation

Brewing with Barley

Brewing Gluten Free Beer

liquefies starch in mash, useful for corn

in mashes to enhance conversion of starch and sugars

in fermenters/ aging tanks to decrease aging time and VDK levels

in mashes with high levels of unmalted barley

in mash to produce high quality wort with alternative grains

added at saccharification rest or at start

of fermentation

eliminate haze from fruit pectin

Benefits

• Increases capacity

• Reduces cellar downtime

• Ensures longer filter cycles

• Increase FAN levels in wort

• Ensures efficient fermentation

• Ensure beer quality

• Efficiently converts starch

• Prevents re-gelatinization

• Allows higher mash temperatures

• Aids in producing a attenuated beer (perfect for light beers and/or clear malt base)

highly-• Reduction of VDK in tanks

• Reduces tank cycle time

• No impact on foam, aroma, or flavor

• Save raw materials costs

• Gain flexibility in raw materials sourcing

• Optimize any beer in your portfolio

• Brewing gluten free beers

• Brewing beers with New World grains

• Produces maltose and maltotirose, similar to malt barley

• Fermentability can increase by 2-5%

• Allows for haze stable fruited beers

• Ensures trouble free filtration of fruited beer

Dosage

Well-modified malt: 100-150 ppm, 45-70 grams/1,000 1b grain Under-modified malt: 150-200 ppm, 70-95 grams/1,000 lb grain Well-modified malt: 500-1,000 ppm, 200-400 grams/1,000 lb grist Under-modified malt: 2,000-2,500 ppm, 800-1,000 grams/1,000 lb grist 100% Barley : 2,500-3,125 ppm 1-1.25 kg/1,000 lbs grist

250 ppm, 112g/1,000 lbs grain

Regular attenuation, 70-80 RDF:

140-280 ppm, 65-130 grams/1,000 lb grist Max attenuation, >90 RDF: ,7000- 11,000 ppm, 3.2-5 kg/1,000 lb grist 16-22 grams/100 US BBL (3,200 gallons)

1,500-2,500 ppm, 680-1,135 grams/1,000 lbs barley

Temp: 113°F - 131°F pH: 5.5 - 7.5

Temp: 98°F - 190°F pH: 4.0 - 9.0

Temp: 158°F pH: 4.3 - 5.3

Temp: 95°F pH: 4 - 5

Temp: 125°F - 176°F pH: 5.7

Temp: 125°F - 167°F pH: 5.7 - 6.0

Temp: 86°F - 158°F pH: 4.2 - 8.5

Temp: 40°F - 130°F pH: 3.5 - 6.5

For help in enzyme selection for your application, please contact a Gusmer representative

Cask Ale

Cask Ale Preparation

Preparing beer for cask packaging is a key part of the overall

process for producing quality and consistent beer that will always

delight your customers

After fermentation is complete and the temperature reduced to

between 6°C and 8°C (43°F - 46°F), and brink yeast has been

recovered, the residual ale yeast will naturally flocculate within the

fermenter and can be drawn off, or else a portion of beer can be

run through a centrifuge and a residual yeast count of around

1x106 cells obtained by bypassing some of the flow

The green beer is then moved to racking tanks and is stored at

this stage for typically no more than 24 hours As the green beer

is transferred, auxiliary finings are added These are typically silicates or alginates and these bind and fine out

residual protein from the beer and protect the beer from producing a haze The fermentable residue can also be

controlled by the addition of priming sugar, usually sucrose

Beer is then run to the packaging line where each cask has a small quantity of isinglass finings added

Upon delivery to the retail outlet the casks are stillaged on their bellies, the keystone tapped and a soft spile is

inserted in the hole in the bung Secondary fermentation takes place in the cask producing natural carbonation of the beer and the degree of fermentation can be judged by the level of gas escape through the soft spile

Once the level of carbon dioxide production slows then the soft spile is replaced with a hard one which ensures that the entrained carbonation in the beer remains in solution and provides a perfectly conditioned beer

Once the beer has stopped ‘working’, the isinglass plays its part in the process This removes the residual yeast as isinglass has a net positive electrostatic charge while the yeast is predominantly negative and this facilitates the

rapid and complete settling of the yeast into the belly of the cask

The keystone lies just above the cask belly, and as beautifully conditioned and sparkling clear beer is drawn off, the sediment remains undisturbed in the cask Once the cask is below half full, it is gently stooped forward so that all

but the last few pints can be dispensed It is important to replace the hard peg between sessions to maintain

condition

- Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD)

AB Vickers Finings

and Antifoam

AB Vickers is the premier name in antifoam, and both kettle and cellar finings Their roots are in the United

Kingdom where the importance of finings both in the brewhouse and cask are well understood Gusmer Enterprises

is proud to offer these finings in North America

Cryofine (CRY 151)

Cryofine is purified isinglass in a convenient powder form It is added to beer at the end of fermentation to speed

maturation and improve filtration by removing yeasts and protein particles For the purposes of rapid dissolving,

enhanced performance, and long shelf life, the isinglass in Cryofine has been pre-hydrolyzed and freeze-dried

Cryofine also contributes to the actions of both silica gels and PVPP

pack size: 1 lb

dose rate: 1 - 5 g/hl; 0.05 - 0.2 oz/10 bbls

Breakbright Super Tablets (BST 311)

Breakbright Super Tablets are an extremely convenient way to promote a bright and flocculent kettle break

Breakbright Super Tablets consist of kappa carrageenan derived from the red seaweed Eucheuma cottonnii Simply

drop these tablets into the kettle 10 minutes before the end of boil and experience brilliantly clear wort at knockout Beer will benefit from this product from wort cooling through filtration

pack size: 25 kg

dose rate: 3 - 5 g/hl; 0.1 - 0.2 oz/10 bbls

Foamsol S (FCS 130)

Foamsol S silicone antifoam is an inert polymer which is highly effective in foam

suppression in both the kettle and fermenter Foamsol S preserves foam positive

proteins which contribute to the head retention quality of beer One of the most

important benefits of Foamsol S is the increased iso-α-acid utilization from hops

The effect of controlling foam in the fermenter will retain iso-α-acid and allow a

reduction of up to 15% of the kettle hops Other benefits include increased kettle

and fermenter utilization, as well as eliminating the loss of product from foam

during fermentation

pack size: 25 kg

dose rate: 1 - 8 ml/hl; 03 - 0.3 oz/10 bbls

Chill Proofing

PQ

Silica Gels

Customers will judge your beer on a number of different parameters: aroma, flavor, head retention, and clarity

These last two are not mutually exclusive You can have one and not the other Chill haze is caused by the

com-plexing of proteins and polyphenols which are insoluble at cold serving and storage temperatures PQ’s

BRITESORB Silica Gels remove only the proteins that cause haze These highly selective adsorbents leave the

larger proteins that contribute to the brilliant, long lasting foamy head that you have worked so hard to achieve

BRITESORB A100

For chillproofing lighter style beers, BRITESORB A100 is the most effective choice you can make The surface of

BRITESORB A100 is engineered with moderately sized pore openings that block the entry of larger foam-enhancing proteins At the same time, the large surface area inside the pores ensures the adsorption of virtually all proteins

that cause chill haze Because BRITESORB A100 is a hydrogel, it is non-dusting and has a minimal content of fine particles As a result, you should expect higher filtration rates and longer filter runs Available in 50 lb bags

dose rate: beers up to 65% malt ratio: 40-50 g/hl; 1.4 - 1.8 oz/10 bbls

BRITESORB D300

For chillproofing a wide range of higher malt ratio beers, BRITESORB D300 can’t be equaled This silica xerogel

uses the same adsorption principles as BRITESORB A100 In addition, the surface structure is activated by a ented process that increases chillproofing effectiveness Filtration is also improved because, unlike other xerogels, BRITESORB D300 is manufactured to a larger particle size that won’t slow flow rates Available in 40 lb bags

dose rate: beers up to 70% malt ratio: 25-40 g/hl; 0.9 - 1.4 oz/10 bbls

Preparation of BRITESORB

BRITESORB should be slurried with deaerated water at 10 percent of total slurry weight (100 grams per liter) The slurry should be continuously agitated during mixing and dosing to keep it in suspension Carbon dioxide should be bubbled through the slurry to minimize oxygen pick-up

Dosing

Continuous In-line Method

The BRITESORB slurry is proportioned into the beer on its way to final filtration In order to provide a minimum

contact of 10 minutes, a buffer tank is recommended The BRITESORB manufacturing process optimizes particle size for compatibility with your current filter aid usage

batch Method

Add BRITESORB slurry to beer while filling the finishing tank Slurry should be proportioned into the beer out the entire filling operation Once the adsorption process is complete, particles settle and are easily removed dur-ing tank cleaning Inadvertent over-dosing or contact time of several days causes no negative effects in the beer

through-Contact your Gusmer Enterprises representative to see which Silica Gel is right for your application

RS PVPP from BASF

combined with silica gel

adjuncts (ratio

0.4 - 1.1 oz/10 bbls 0.4 - 0.7 oz/10 bblsapprox 30%)

• Reduces haze-causing polyphenols

• Extends shelf life

• Easy to use

Even after filtration, beer, no matter how clear, contains

dissolved phenolic compounds and proteins derived

from the raw materials After a relatively short time,

these compounds form complexes which later cause

turbidity

Haze in beer is caused mainly by polyphenol-protein

complexes Divergan F PVPP (polyvinylpolypyrrolidone)

selectively adsorbs the polyphenols that cause turbidity

Removing the excess polyphenols responsible for this

problem considerably improves the colloidal stability of

beer There is evidence that this also improves the

stability of the taste, as the flavonoid polyphenols, in

particular, are prone to polymerize to products of higher

molecular weight that have a bitter flavor

Usage

The preferred method of introducing Divergan F is to

meter it continuously into the beer stream with a

metering pump Divergan F can also be added together

with the filtration agent Provision must be made for a

contact time of at least 3 minutes In calculating the

contact time, the sludge capacity of the filter must also

be taken into account

For breweries without continuous metering capabilities

beer can be treated in the tank in a batch method This

is best done the day prior to filtration Mix enough

Divergan F with deaerated water to treat the amount of

beer in the tank Depressurize the tank and introduce

the Divergan F to the beer through the spray ball Flush the spray ball line with a small amount of deaerated water to make sure all of the slurry is added and so not

to clog the line Repressurize and bung the tank Allow the Divergan F to sediment out to the bottom Filter beer

as you would normally

In some breweries, silica gel is added together with the PVPP to the same supply tank This gives a highly efficient combination of filtration and stabilization effects that also saves on capital investment, as no further equipment is required

Dosage

The optimum rate depends on many factors; contact your Gusmer Representative for a recommendation Stability, raw materials, cellar equipment, degree of clarification prior to filtration, and the type and quantity of other stabilizing auxiliaries used are all considered when determining dosage General recommendations are found in the table below

Packaging

Divergan F is available in 1 kg or 5 kg packs, as well

as 20 kg drums

A Reusable Form of Divergan PVPP

Divergan RS is intended for reuse and is a highly economical option due to recycling of the PVPP The recycling process does require special filtration and regeneration equipment Consult your Gusmer Representative for further regeneration options

D.D Williamson

Caramel for Brewing

Caramel in the Brewing Process

A valuable brewing ingredient for more than a century, caramel contributes to the character of

beer on every continent Caramel provides color, flavor, and consistency in beer It also has

applications in a variety of related products, including cider and non-alcoholic malted beverages

What is Caramel?

Caramel results from the controlled heat treatment of carbohydrates, typically glucose syrup

The glucose and food-grade catalysts are used to facilitate the browning process and provide

stability The finished beer caramel, a long polymer chain, is a positively-charged colloidal

solution and thus stable in beer, which is also positively charged (because of proteins) Caramel

is inert, physically stable when stored properly, and bacteriastatic if not totally sterile

Why Use Caramel?

Caramel is a great way to adjust beer color throughout any part of the brewing process

Caramel allows you to adjust color in the kettle and as late as final filtration or serving tank

With caramel you can darken your beer without adding the astringent flavors associated with

dark malt

Dosage

Dosage will vary by style Traditional ales contain 0.02% or more of caramel coloring to add color and some flavor character Certain dark beers, including some Stouts and Bocks, might require higher caramel dosage Lagers require more minimal caramel amounts for color consistency (typically 0.01%) than other types Adjusting a lager type beer to a Bock beer color would require an addition of 0.05-0.075%

Color with Confidence – every day more than 1.5 billion servings of food and beverages containing D.D Williamson colorants are consumed around the globe With seven caramel manufacturing sites on five continents, D.D Williamson is the world leader in caramel color

(Typical) (Typical) (Typical)

#310 055 – 065 17,000 16,000 5.7 74% Emkamalt; yellow tone

#304 070 – 080 20,500 19,000 5.6 74% for Malta or Pilsner

#303 127 – 133 35,000 34,000 5.5 65% available globally

#301 106 – 111 31,500 29,800 5.5 66% most widely-used beer caramel globally

#300 080 – 090 24,500 22,000 5.6 74% popular in North America

Caramel

See D.D Williamson Technical Tips for Caramel in the Brewing Process for test methodology.

Caramel product selection

Gusmer offers five different grades of caramel color to the brewing industry.

Gusmer’s Oak adjuncts offer the ability to add or supplement

oak character, from a wide selection of oak varieties and

toast levels, without investing or maintaining any actual wood

cooperage Our American oak lends itself perfectly to Barley

Wines, Imperial Stouts or an authentic IPA Use our French

oak products to provide the oak character associated with

Lambics, while still keeping any wild yeast or bacteria safely

enclosed in a stainless steel vessel

As producers of granular oak and oak chips for the beverage

industries for over 30 years, our commitment to quality and

consistency is uncompromising Only the highest quality

American and French oak from premium heartwood qualifi es

for our programs Or proprietary toasting processes brings

out very distinct oak attributes, such as vanilla, butterscotch,

clove, smoke, and others Consistent, predictable results

are the hallmark of Gusmer’s oak program Our adjuncts

allow brewers more options to compliment fl avors and

aromas, tactile characteristics, and color stabilization

We offer both granular oak and oak chips, in a range of

sizes and toast levels, and full product support to assure

the proper application in your brews See page 14 for the

complete selection

Finishing - brite beer Tank: Adjust beer fl avor and aroma

during storage in the brite beer tank

aging / barrel supplementation: Renew oak fl avors and

aromas in neutral barrels

Dose Rate: 70-250 g/bbl (for oak fl avors and aromas that

range from subtle background notes to bold oak character)

blending beer: Dose at a high rate directly into a smaller volume of beer to make a concentrated blending beer for

precise blending back into larger fi nished brews at the brite beer tank

dose rate: 1,000-2,500 g/bbl

The full fl avor and aroma will be extracted from the oak in 3-5 days The oak can be easily removed by decanting or

fi ltering the beer after extraction Gusmer also offers oak adjuncts in infusion bags for use in a fi nishing or brite beer tanks

The infusion bags allow for full extraction of the oak, while keeping the oak fully contained for convenient removal

Gusmer Enterprises

Oak Products

Made in the

Premium Oak-Mor is made from select American white oak This granular oak has undergone a light toasting that provides a smooth, rich fl avor

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)

Oak Avantage American Oak Chips can be easily

managed within a stainless steel brewery environment

This oak produces fl avors and aromas of vanilla, smoke, spice, and very slight coconut and butterscotch.

Sack Size: 25 lbs (11.3 kg)

Oak Avantage French Granular Oak is sourced from

the highest quality oak in Central France After aging for

18 months, seasoned staves are granulated to produce

a uniform particle size The oak is toasted by a unique drying process to create delicate fl avors and aromas

Sack Size: 44 lbs (20 kg)

Oak Avantage French Oak Chips are sourced from

the highest quality oak in Central France These oak chips come from seasoned staves which produce

a clean and sophisticated oak impression that is typical of French Oak.

0 4 6 10

0 2 6 8 10

butterscotch

butterscotch clove

clove

coconut, butter wood, smoke

spicy, clove vanilla

coconut, sweet spicy, leather

0 2 6 8 10 butterscotch

clove

coconut, butter wood, smoke

spicy, clove vanilla

coconut, sweet spicy, leather

0 2 6 8 10 butterscotch

clove

coconut, butter wood, smoke

spicy, clove vanilla

coconut, sweet spicy, leather

0 4 8 10 butterscotch

clove

coconut, butter wood, smoke

spicy, clove vanilla

coconut, sweet spicy, leather

Whether it’s pressure leaf fi lters or candle fi lters, the basis for all good fi lter cakes is a sound

pre-coat, and Gusmer has been manufacturing the fi lter pre-coat materials that are used

in beer fi ltration for decades Gusmer’s Cellu-Flo fi lter aids are widely used throughout the

industry as a pre-coat material, because of their ability to form a fi brous matrix on the fi lter

screens that provides a proper site for fi lter cake formation This fi brous matrix also serves

to protect the fi lter screens, virtually eliminates bleed through, adds cake stability, and allows

for a quick and clean cake release at the end of the fi lter cycle

Cellu-Flo fi lter aids are available in many different fi ber length distributions and formulations, including both cotton

and wood pulp formulations, uncharged and charge modifi ed formulations, and fi ber blended products

Recently introduced is the Cellu-Flo FB series, which is a fi ber/perlite blended pre-coat and bodyfeed material

especially designed for quick pre-coat cycles on rotary vacuum fi lters, plate fi lters, pressure leaf fi lters, and candle

fi lters Cellu-Flo FB is available in three different formulations for coarse and polish fi ltrations

Gusmer Enterprises

Cellu-Flo Fiber Filter Aids

Cellu-Flo rW and sl series

For Pressure Leaf Filters

• Widely used for coarse and polish beer fi ltration

applications as a pre-coat and bodyfeed adjunct

• Derived from carefully selected soft and hard

wood cellulose and available in different fi ber

• Three different grades:

- Cellu-Flo FB-RVAC for extremely coarse fi ltration

- Cellu-Flo FB-10 for coarse beer fi ltration

- Cellu-Flo FB-30 for polish beer fi ltration

pre-coat dose rate

10 - 20 lbs / 100 ft 2 ; 454 - 907 g / m 2

Cellu-Flo fi bers are available in bag and bulk-pack totes Contact your Gusmer representative for the optimal dosage rate and grade selection for your

fi ltration application

Cellu-Flo Clr and Cls series

For Pressure Leaf Filters

• The best choice for ultra-fi ne beer fi ltrations as a

pre-coat and bodyfeed adjunct

• A must for preparing beer for subsequent

membrane fi ltration

• Derived from pure cotton linters cellulose and

available in uncharged and charge modifi ed

versions (high zeta potential) and different fi ber

length distributions

pre-coat dose rate

3 - 12 lbs / 100 ft 2 ; 136 - 544 g / m 2

Made in the

Gusmer Enterprises’ newly developed range of fi lter sheet media, the Crystalline Silica Free (CSF) fi lter series,

has been designed and formulated to be free of crystalline silica* yet offer the same outstanding performance of

conventional fi lter sheet media Gusmer’s CSF gradient density fi lter sheets are a composite of the fi nest cellulose

pulps and crystalline silica free fi lter aids Produced with a controlled porosity, the CSF fi lter sheets have superior

throughput capacity and excellent retention capabilities 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

while preserving color, aromas, and fl avors in beverage products

*Based on OSHA threshold of <0.1%

CSF-U F

0

450 600

30

Customer Support

Gusmer Enterprises, Inc., is one of the world’s largest depth filter manufacturers and distributors of beverage processing aids and equipment With two ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities (both supported by fully equipped R&D laboratories), an analytical laboratory, and four distribution centers throughout the United States, Gusmer offers customers full technical support and customer service that is surpassed by none In the business since 1924, Gusmer is dedicated to the long-term success of our customers

Application Notes for

Sheet Filter Presses

potential Issue result resolution

or Concern

Worn gaskets at inlet Product losses Replace gaskets, use

or outlet plates supplier information

for proper thickness Insufficient press Product losses Properly tighten press with

closure Use of leverage bar may be needed Missing guide rods Product losses Manually align sheets;

purchase replacement guide

Misaligned filter Lower throughputs, Depth filter sheets may be sheets product losses placed in wrong direction.

Place cockled or rough side

of filter towards the inlet plate; align sheet parallel with plate

High pressure/ Less efficient filtrations Ensure consistent product excessive flow rates (premature blinding, flow at recommended

less retention, contaminant flow rates and differential break-through, product loss) pressures for filter grade

Filtration Flow Diagram

(top view)

Filter Sheets Filter Sheets

Operation

Typically, a filter press consists of a series of plates

equipped with inlet and outlet ports Depending on the

type of press, the ports may be internally or externally

ported When the press is closed and tightened through

manual or hydraulic means, the plates, gasketed ports,

and sheets are closed to form a tight seal for feed and

filtrate passage The unfiltered product passes through

the inlet ports of the plate to the depth filter sheet The

depth filter sheet separates the undesired contaminant

and allows the cleaned product to flow to the outlet

plate The outlet plate distributes the cleaned product to

the discharge or outlet port

Advantages of Filter Presses

• Very versatile—full range of beer filtration applications

• Large filter area with additional surface area available

with more plates

• Flexible, modular design with ability to conduct two

stage filtrations

• Good process scalability from bench to production

scale

• Consistent and reliable filtration results

• Low maintenance costs

Gusmer Enterprises’ Cellu-Stacks are a convenient way to utilize depth fi ltration media in an enclosed system Offered in all Gusmer media grades, these stack fi lters can be used for coarse, fi ne, and pre-sterile fi ltration in numerous fi ltration applications.

• Full range of fi lter media grades with high adsorptive and retention properties

• Clean and safe fi ltration method when dealing with elevated pressures, temperatures, etc

• Convenient operation with short set-up or changeover times

• Small process footprint

• Designed to conform with GMP practices and procedures

• Highly economical with minimal maintenance and low operating costs

• Protection of fi ltrate against spoilage in an enclosed depth fi ltration system

• No product drip losses

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 gaskets are in place and in good condition to ensure

optimal sealing

• If fi lter life is not fully exhausted by a single fi ltration, DO NOT remove used

fi lters from the housing for storage between uses Instead, used fi lters can

be stored IN the housing by following these steps:

• Shut Down: After completion of the fi ltration cycle, sanitize the fi lters with the same method used to prepare the fi lters (ex: steam or hot water fl ush)

• Storage: Drain the housing, apply 2 psi gas pressure (ex: CO2, nitrogen) while the housing is still warm (to avoid a vacuum upon cooling) & close all ports

• Restart: When restarting for another fi ltration cycle, repeat the sanitization procedure just as you would for normal fi lter preparation

Max Operating 176 0 F (80 o C) Temp

Steam in Place - 253 0 F (123 o C)

3 cycles Max Differential 30 psid (2.1 bar) Pressure

Recommended 2.5 gal/ft 2

Rinse Volume (100L/m 2 )Stack Specifications

EMD Millipore Products for

Microbial

Management

– protecting your beer

For over 50 years, EMD Millipore has supplied breweries around the world with microbial management products that monitor and remove microorganisms, contaminants, and other particulates from beer and brewery process streams EMD Millipore demonstrates its commitment by providing a certificate of quality with every filter These quality certificates record all relevant manufacturing lot release criteria and

accurately record quality test results ensuring that each filter meets the minimum performance claims as detailed in the certificate EMD Millipore is the gold standard throughout the brewing industry for membrane filtration as well as products for quality assurance monitoring

Trap filtration: Removal of DE particle and/or PVPP fines

Clarification: Removal of particles, colloids, and contaminants

Prefiltration and/or Non-Membrane Final Filtration: protection of final sterile filter

Sterile Filtration: Remove beer spoilage microorganisms

Sterile Filtration of carbon dioxide

Rinse Water Prefiltration Rinse Water Final Filtration

Recommended Product Aerex 0.2 µm, Aervent Opticap 0.2 µm Polygard CR

Polygard-CR

Bevigard L, Clarigard 0.5 µm, Polygard CE

Durapore Opticap, Vitipore II 0.45 µm, 0.65 µm

Aerex 0.2 µm

Polygard-CR Vitipore II

Filtration

EMD Millipore offers a range of filtration solutions For details on additional options, contact Gusmer today!

Cartridge Filter applications

The Bevigard L contains a

borosilicate glass microfiber

medium that gives these

versatile prefilter cartidges

both a high dirt-holding

capacity and excellent

throughputs These filters

are ideal for the filtration of

particles and colloidal

materials due to their high

efficiency with both

deformable and

non-deformable particles.

10 autoclave cycles or SIP

@ 121 °C for 30 min. 10 autoclave cycles or SIP@ 121 °C for 30 min. 5 autoclave cycles or SIP @ 121°C for 30 min. 10 autoclave cycles or SIP @ 126°C for 30 min.

0.2 µm, 0.3 µm, 0.5 µm, 1.0 µm, 3.0 µm 0.5 µm, 1.0 µm, 2.0 µm 0.1 µm, 0.3 µm, 0.5 µm, 1.0 µm, 3.0 µm, 5.0 µm, 10.0 µm,

25.0 µm, 50.0 µm, 75.0 µm, 100.0 µm

1.0 µm, 2.0 µm

30 min with hot water

@ 80 °C 30 min with hot water@ 80 °C 30 min with hot water @ 80°C 30 min with hot water @ 80°C

For Clarification and Prefiltration Applications

Clarigard polypropylene depth filters are made of graded density, pure polypropylene layers The fully thermally welded structure provides outstanding chemical compatibility as well as optimal thermal and mechanical strength

Designed for the removal of colloids and particles during clarification and prefiltration steps, these units are the ideal safeguard prefilters for beer membrane final filters.

For Clarification Prior to Prefiltration

This prefilter media combines the high adsorption capacity of glass micofiber and diatomite (DE) with the robustness of polypropylene for high resistance to backflushing, temperature, and chemicals

Polygard CE filters are available in a range of grades

to retain colloidal matter better than any other prefilter cartridge.

For Clarification Prior to Prefiltration

Polygard CR polypropylene depth filters are designed for particle removal applications These cartridges offer a broad range of micron ratings and high-capacity to protect cartridge filters downstream.

All EMD Millipore filter cartridges are available in 10, 20, 30, and 40 inch lengths and Code 7, Code 0, and Code 5 configurations For specific recommendations or information, please contact your Gusmer representative.

Cartridges for Sterile Filtration Applications

Aerex® 0.2 µm Hydrophobic Cartridge Filters Vitipore ® II Plus

High-Performance Gas or Vent Filters

Aerex 0.2 µm hydrophobic cartridge filters provide high flow rates at low pressure differentials Aerex cartridge filters are manufactured using a PTFE membrane and are 100% integrity tested

to ensure optimal sterilizing performance

of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and dry oil free compressed air

Proven Bacterial retention

EMD Millipore’s qualification of the Aerex cartridge filter includes a challenge regimen designed to test bacterial retention by two challenge mechanisms: aerosol and grow though Challenge tests are completed on filters that have been exposed to 200 steam in place cycles This challenge test protocol demonstrates organism retention over a long service life, not just when the filter is new.

These membrane filters are constructed

with polyvinylidene fluoride membrane

with polypropylene molded components

The cartridges offer longer filter life and

lower overall filtration costs.

A Vitipore II membrane cartridge with an additional prefilter layer of mixed cellulose esters for higher throughputs, longer filter life, and better performance;

particularly in difficult to filter liquids with heavy particulate load or high colloidal content

0.45 µm, 0.65 µm 0.2 µm 0.22 µm, 0.45 µm, 0.65 µm,

1.0 µm

100 SIP cycles up to 109 0 C for 30 min 100 SIP cycles up to 109 0 C for 30 min.

30 min with hot water @ 80 0 C 30 min with hot water @ 80 0 C

200 forward SIP cycles

@ 145°C for 30 min.

NA

Membrane Filters for Microbiological Stabilization

Applying membrane filtration to your beer helps ensure the complete removal of

particles and microoganisms The unique design of the Vitipore II and Vitipore II Plus

cartridge filters provides a membrane filtration solution with superior microbial retention

performance to ensure safety and preserve product flavor and appearance The PVDF

membrane has the lowest color and protein binding of any common cartridge

membrane to leave more in your beer All Vitipore II membrane filters are 100%

integrity tested during manufacturing.

Filtration

All EMD Millipore filter cartridges are available in 10, 20, 30, and 40 inch lengths and Code 7, Code 0, and Code 5 configurations For specific recommendations or information, please contact your Gusmer representative.

Installation:

• Assure that the housing, pressure gauges, valves,

gaskets, and o-rings are in good working order (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

Sterilization & Cleaning:

• The prefilters and sterile filters should not be sterilized

in-line with the bottling equipment Bypass the filter

housings and sterilize separately EMD Millipore

recommends the use of hot water* (180°F) for 30

minutes for sterilization of filters and filter housings

(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, such that it maintains

the housing temperature

• Each hot water cycle should always be preceded and

followed by an ambient water* rinse cycle

• If hot water is not available, the filters are compatible

with a wide range of sanitation chemicals Please

consult your Gusmer representative for specific

• Some filters can be back flushed 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 P) 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

• A common practice is to terminate the filtration and clean or change the cartridge(s) when the differential pressure reaches 30 psi

• 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

* Use filtered, softened water for wetting, cleaning, and sterilization to avoid fouling the cartridges.

Application Notes for

EMD Millipore Filters

Integrity Testing:

• Integrity testing is only conducted on final membrane

cartridges and is 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 recommended for housings with three or

less cartridges and the pressure hold method is

recommended for housings with greater than three

cartridges Please consult your Gusmer

representative for detailed information on integrity

testing methods and specifications

• Every EMD Millipore sterile membrane filter cartridge

is 100% integrity tested by EMD Millipore prior to

packaging Damage caused to cartridges by shipping,

installation, process improprieties, or housing and

valve issues are usually manifested as a 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 Remove o-rings from the cartridges prior

to storage in the sulfur dioxide solution and store the o-rings in a clean and dry place (sulfur dioxide solution will make the o-rings swell)

• Reinstall the o-rings, rinse, sterilize, and integrity test stored cartridges prior to resuming bottling filtration

Total Cost of Filtration:

• An efficient brewery must operate on a Total Cost of Filtration basis This method of operating recognizes that superior filter performance will yield better process economics over time

• A Total Cost of Filtration approach also recognizes that factors influenced by filter performance are often more costly than the filters themselves These factors include:

• Filter Cartridge Cost

• Beer Lost or Damaged

• Bottling Line Downtime and Labor

• Cleaning and Sterilization Water and Chemicals

• Quality Assurance Personnel and Materials

• Product Holds

• Product Spoilage and Recalls

• A high quality filter cartridge is key to maximizing total

throughput and reducing the Total Cost of Filtration.

Filtration