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Celebrating 100 Years at Gusmer... Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1918 to provide products to the brewing market. In 1924, Aage Gusmer incorporated our company as the exclusive distributor of a tank coating for the North and South American brewing industry. Today, Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. is one of the leading beverage filtration manufacturers & suppliers of processing aids and equipment to the entire beverage industry. Gusmer continues to manufacture and exclusively represents many world-wide suppliers of superior products for fermentation applications. Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. continues to be privately held and actively managed by the Gusmer family. Gusmer is proud of the long-term collaborative partnerships that we continue to grow and develop with all employees, customers, and suppliers. Continuous improvement and innovation are the heart of Gusmer as we seek to be the “Go To Provider” of goods and services that make the products we ultimately use as consumers the best that they can be. Gusmer Enterprises History - Major Milestones

1918

1997

Gusmer founded into brewing industry

Achieves ISO 9001 Certification

1924

2007

Officially Incorporated as “A.Gusmer, Inc.”

Micro Essentials Fermentation Launch

1964

2011

Depth Filter Media manufacturing begins

CSF Sheet Series Launches

1970

2023

Manufacturing begins in Fresno, CA

3rd Manufacturing Plant Opens - Hickory, NC

1972

2024

Develop Oak-MorProduct Line

Celebrating 100 Years

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Gumser’s Manufactured Products - Made in the USA

Cellupore CSF Sheet Series Pg 17

Micro Elements ® Hard Seltzer HG Fermentation Nutrients Pg 13

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Cellu-Stack ® Lenticular Filter Cartridges Pg 18

Micro Essentials TM Fermentation Nutrients Pg 12

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Oak Avantage ® Oak-Mor ® Pg 14

Carbac ® Carbon Filter Media Pg 19

Gumser is proud to partner with the following companies

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Table of Contents Information Inside Sales & Sales Reps by Area .............................. 3 Distilling Products IFF Danisco ® Enzymes....................................................4-8 Yeast. ..............................................................................9-11 Angel Yeast................................................................9-10 Chr. Hansen & Renaissance Yeast ............................. 11 Nutrients........................................................................12-13 Micro Essentials TM Distilling Nutrients........................12 Micro Elements ® Hard Seltzer HG Nutrients.............13 Oak Products...............................................................14-15 Gusmer Oak.................................................................14 Arôbois Arôneo Oak.....................................................15 DDW Caramel Coloring....................................................16 Filtration........................................................................ 17-21 Filter sheets..................................................................17 Cellu-Stack Filters and Housings................................18 Carbon Filter Media......................................................19 BevReady TM Cartridges & Filter Housings . .......... 20-21 Laboratory.................................................................... 22-24 Sigrist Turbiditimeters................................................22 MilliporeSigma MVP Icon............................................23 CDR BeerLab ® .............................................................. 24 Equipment..........................................................................25 Bucher Denwel Equipment..........................................25 Ponndorf Equipment....................................................25 Hamilton Inline Process Sensors.....................................26 Chemicals / Services Chemicals.............................................................. 27 Analytical Services Panels & Individual Tests ....... 27

Featured Products Distilling Yeast

Angel Thermal Tolerance Alcohol Active Dry Yeast Pg 9

Filter Sheet Media Gusmer CSF Sheet Series Pg 17

Danisco Enzymes for Distilling Pg 4 IFF Enzymes

CDR BeerLab ®

BevReady TM Filter Cartridges

Lab Analysis Pg 24

Cartridge Filtration Pg 20

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Facility Locations and Technical Sales Representatives Information & Ordering To place an order please call us toll free: 866.213.1131

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

Sonoma Gusmer Sonoma & Analytical Services 9025 Old Redwood Hwy, Suite E Windsor, CA 95492 Phone: 707.836.1056 8:30-1:00, 1:30-5:00 *M-F PST * Extended harvest hours, call to inquire

Waupaca Manufacturing Facility 1401 Ware Street Waupaca, WI 54981 Phone: 715.258.5525 Fax: 715.258.8488 8:00-5:00, M-F CST Fresno Manufacturing Facility 81 M Street Fresno, CA 93721 Phone: 559.485.2692 Fax: 559.485.4254 8:00-5:00, M-F PST

Phone: 707.224.7903 8:30-5:00, M-F PST

East Coast

Santa Rosa Fermentation Center 2200 Northpoint Parkway Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Phone:707-921-1417

Mountainside 1165 Globe Avenue Mountainside, NJ 07092 Phone: 908.301.1811 Fax: 908.301.1812 8:00-5:00, M-F EST

Hickory Manufacturing Facility 1774 Lutetium Circle SE Newton, NC 28658 Phone: 828.994.0105 8:00-5:00, M-F EST

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TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES BY AREA: 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 CA, S. Nevada Bill Merz (Bakersfield, CA) — 661.330.5294 bmerz@gusmerenterprises.com Central & Northern CA, N. Nevada Greg Sitton (Visalia, CA) — 559.573.4398 gsitton@gusmerenterprises.com Central Coast CA Kyann (Varvel) Romag (Paso Robles, CA) — 805.956.0613 kromag@gusmerenterprises.com Napa County CA Pedro Pereira (Napa, CA) — 707.320.3307 ppereira@gusmerenterprises.com Sonoma/Mendocino Counties CA Andrew Moore (Windsor, CA) — 707.494.2837 amoore@gusmerenterprises.com

Southern CA, Arizona Eric Templeton (Torrance, CA) — 213.944.9166 etempleton@gusmerenterprises.com Northwestern States / Western Canada Chris Webster (Moses Lake, WA) — 509.209.1311 cwebster@gusmerenterprises.com Midwest, Colorado, Upper Western States Eric May (Denver, CO) — 720.703.3813 emay@gusmerenterprises.com Midwest Tom Mondor (St. Paul, MN) — 715.417.0623 tmondor@gusmerenterprises.com Great Lakes Region, Eastern Canada Bryan Forbes (St. Paul, MN) — 651.280.9377 bforbes@gusmerenterprises.com Northeastern States Matt Pino (Mountainside, NJ) — 609.569.6329 mpino@gusmerenterprises.com Southeastern States Cristian Lupp (Mountainside, NJ) — 908.419.1151 clupp@gusmerenterprises.com

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IFF Danisco ® Distilling Enzymes

Traditional brewing and distilling rely on the enzymes produced by malted grains to convert starch into fermentable sugars. Some of the critical enzymes developed during malting are amylases, proteases, and cellulase. These same enzyme activities are offered by Gusmer as IFF Danisco distilling enzymes. IFF is a global leader of innovative and sustainable solutions in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences. Gusmer Enterprises has partnered with this iconic brand to serve the distilling industry. Today, enzymes are used by distillers to improve process ef ciency, increase alcohol yield, enhance fermentation, and to maintain overall quality and assure brand consistency. With enzymes, distillers can make use of locally produced grains and alternative raw materials to create unique, single-grain and alternative spirits. They are fundamental tools for consistently producing high quality spirits. Liquefaction

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

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IFF Danisco ® Distilling Enzymes (continued) Liquefaction Enzymes

LIQUEFACTION

Heat stable enzymes break down starch and reduce mash viscosity without adding additional water. Add to cereal cooking for faster, consistent liquefaction and thinning of starch in mash.

AMYLEX ® 6T Thermostable α-amylase

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

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

AMYLEX ® 5T Thermostable α-amylase • Efficient and quick adjunct liquefaction • Allows for lower water to grist ratio Application: Add to cereal cooker before cooking and/or at liquefaction.

AMYLEX ® BT2 Classic thermostable α-amylase

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

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

Dose Rate (kg/MT of grist)

Enzyme Name

Optimal Temp Range

Optimal pH Range

78 - 90° C (172 - 194° F) 70 - 90° C (158 - 194° F) 70 - 90° C (158 - 194° F)

AMYLEX ® 6T

0.05 - 0.5

4.8 - 7.0

AMYLEX ® 5T

0.05 - 0.6

5.4 - 8.4

AMYLEX ® BT2

0.8 - 1.6

6.1 - 6.8

AMYLEX ® 5T Demonstration Video AMYLEX ® 5T lab trial on a corn meal mash.

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View Table of Contents IFF Danisco ® Distilling Enzymes (continued) Viscosity Reducing Enzymes

VISCOSITY REDUCTION

Enzyme activities such as cellulase, beta-glucanase, xylanase, and arabinase break down non-starch polysaccharides to release more starch for conversion and reduce mash viscosity.

LAMINEX ® C2K 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

Application: Add during pre-treatment step prior to cooking

LAMINEX ® 750 β-glucanase & arabinoxylanase • Fast viscosity reduction during pre-treatment step • Allows for higher solids concentration during mashing • Recommended for wheat or corn Application: Add during pre-treatment step prior to cooking or to stillage prior to evaporation.

Dose Rate (kg/MT of grist)

Enzyme Name

Optimal Temp Range

Optimal pH Range

46 - 70° C (115 - 158° F) 62 - 90° C (144 - 194° F)

LAMINEX ® C2K

0.3 - 1.2

3.4 - 6.1

LAMINEX ® 750

0.05 - 0.30

3.5 - 5.5

LAMINEX ® C2K Video Watch the effects of LAMINEX ® C2K on a high rye mash.

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IFF Danisco ® Distilling Enzymes (continued) Saccharification Enzymes

SACCHARIFICATION

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

DIAZYME ® 87 Glucoamylase blend • Best in class starch conversion • Increase alcohol yields • Lower residual starch Application: Add at temperatures below 64° C (147° F) at saccharification or in the fermenter. • Faster initial alcohol production with increased alcohol yields from better starch hydrolysis • Obtain fast and complete fermentations • Recommended for Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation Application: Add to cooling mash when temperature reaches 60 – 65°C (140 - 149°F) before pitching yeast. DIAZYME ® SSF2 α-amylase, glucoamylase & protease DIAZYME ® SSF Glucoamylase & protease • Improve yeast vitality for faster, consistent fermentations • Increase alcohol yields • Recommended for Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation Application: Add to cooling mash when temperature reaches 60 – 65° C (140 - 149° F) before pitching yeast. • Increase alcohol production • Good for high corn mashes • Use in conjunction with Diazyme FA or Alphalase AFP to optimize processing Application: Add at temperatures below 70° C (158° F) at saccharification for complete saccharification or in the fermenter. DIAZYME ® X4 Classic glucoamylase

Dose Rate (kg/MT of grist)

Enzyme Name

Optimal Temp Range

Optimal pH Range

55 - 66° C (131 - 151° F) 53 - 74° C (127 -165° F) 56 - 76° C (133 - 169° F) 56 - 76° C (133 - 169° F)

DIAZYME ® 87

0.1 - 2.5

4.6 - 5.8

DIAZYME ® SSF2

0.6 - 0.8

3.5 - 5.5

DIAZYME ® SSF

0.4 - 1.6

3.7 - 5.4

DIAZYME ® X4

0.3 - 0.6

3.7 - 5.4

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View Table of Contents IFF Danisco ® Distilling Enzymes (continued) Fermentation Enhancement FERMENTATION ENHANCEMENT Increases free amino nitrogen (FAN) from protein in the mash for improved fermentation. ALPHALASE ® THP Thermostable neutral protease • Heat stable, ideal for cereal cooker • Increase FAN for improved and consistent fermentations • Reduce fermentation time Application: Add to cook or mash. ALPHALASE ® AFP 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

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

Dose Rate (kg/MT of grist)

Enzyme Name

Optimal Temp Range

Optimal pH Range

66 - 80° C (151 - 176° F) 48 - 75° C (118 - 167° F)

ALPHALASE ® THP

1.0 - 3.0

6.0 - 8.9

ALPHALASE ® AFP

0.25 - 1.50

3.1 - 4.3

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

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

200 o

180 o

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

160 o

Ramp to starch gelatinization temperature

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

140 o

120 o

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

100 o

80 o

120

180

240

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Angel Distilling Yeast

Angel Thermal Tolerance Alcohol Active Dry Yeast

Angel Thermal Tolerance Alcohol Active Dry Yeast is a specifically selected high-quality alcohol yeast resistant to high temperature, alcohol and acid. It can be widely applied in alcohol and in potable spirit brewing of starch bearing materials such as sweet potato, corn, rice, cassava, sorghum, and saccharine rich ingredients such as molasses. • Temperature tolerance 42 °C (108 °F). Fermentation temperature range 28-42 °C (82°F-108°F). • Ethanol tolerance: ≤17%(v/v) • High Acid tolerance down to pH 2.5 reduces the risk of wild yeast and bacteria contamination while improving alcohol production. • High osmotic pressure tolerance up to 60% glucose • Robust growth with minimal nutrient requirements.

Video Customer Testimonial

Item

Index ≤ 6.5 ≥ 75.0 ≥ 250

Moisture %

Viable Yeast Cell %

Total Yeast Cell Count (108 /g)

Total Bacteria Count

≤ 100000 Negative

Salmonella

Brian Morton, Master Distiller Monson Ranch Distillers - Prosser, WA

Pack Size: 500g, 10kg

Application

1. Directly add yeast into fermentation tank (batch fermentation): Each liter of mash is inoculated with 0.25-0.3g of dry yeast. The targeted initial cell count is 5 million cells/mL.

2. Propagation in culture tank: When the equipment and process allow, on the basis of strictly controlling bacterial infection and providing the yeast with the required nutrition, inoculate to ferment after culturing for 8-10 hours, so as to relatively reduce the yeast consumption. In consideration of the aging and degeneration of yeast in the culture process, the optimal inoculation replacement cycle shall be 72 hours.

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Angel Super Turbo Yeast is made of a specifically selected alcohol yeast strain with a distinct blend of minerals, vitamins, and nutrients for use in sugar fermentations and for optimal performance under most conditions. It is a yeast and nutrient pack designed to produce high alcohol levels at a high fermentation speed. Ideal for fermentations with alcohol concentrations between 13-18% and starting sugar concentrations between 240-320g/L. The Turbo Yeast can be added directly or after rehydration. Dose at 3-8g/L; optimize to individual distillery production processes and substrates. Angel Super Turbo Yeast displays good temperature tolerance and performs well from 24° C up to 33 °C. Angel Super Turbo Yeast Angel Distilling Yeast

Concentration of Sugar

240-280 g/L

Recommended Dosage

3-4 g/L

4-5 g/L

Fermentation Temp Fermentation Time

24-28 °C (75.2-82.4 °F)

28-33 °C (82.4-91.4°F)

24-28 °C (75.2-82.4 °F)

28-33 °C (82.4-91.4°F)

5-7 Days

4-7 Days

5-7 Days

4-7 Days

% Alcohol/Volume

13-15%

Concentration of Sugar

280-320 g/L

Recommended Dosage

4-5 g/L

6-8 g/L

Fermentation Temp Fermentation Time

24-28 °C (75.2-82.4 °F)

28-33 °C (82.4-91.4°F)

24-28 °C (75.2-82.4 °F)

28-33 °C (82.4-91.4°F)

6-8 Days

5-7 Days

6-8 Days

5-7 Days

% Alcohol/Volume

15-18%

Notes: Fermentation characteristics of a sucrose substrate.

Pack Size: 250g, 10kg

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Chr. Hansen & Renaissance Yeast

More than ever before, distillers are offering a wide array of unique and interesting distilled products, utilizing both the science of fermentation and the art of the craft to produce quality products that are differentiated and stand out to discerning consumers. As a supplier of yeast to the alcoholic beverage industry for decades, Gusmer has many strains of specialized yeast that were selected for their abilities to perform alcoholic fermentations and make positive contributions to the organoleptic profile. Yeast strains with proven kinetics and the ability to produce aromatic and mouthfeel constituents, or the inability to produce certain negative metabolites – such as hydrogen sulfide. We work exclusively with Chr. Hansen and Renaissance Yeast, two leaders in the production of yeast for the beverage industry and offer both the traditional Saccharomyces strains and the newly commercialized Non- Saccharomyces strains. Chr. Hansen Yeast Strains Melody TM – (60% Saccharomyces cerevisiae / 20% Lachancea thermotolerans / 20% Torulaspora delbrueckii ) Chr. Hansen’s mixed culture strains are an ideal blend of Saccharomyces and Non- Saccharomyces yeast specifically developed to enhance flavors, aromas and mouthfeel constituents, yet assure reliable fermentations. This yeast

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

Chr. Hansen Yeast

Merit Pack Size: 500g, 10kg Melody & Jazz Pack Size: 500g

Renaissance Yeast Strains (Non-Hydrogen Sulfide Producing)

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

RenaissanceYeast

Pack Size: 500g, 10kg

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Gusmer Enterprises Micro Essentials TM Nutrients Nutrients for Distilling

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

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

Item

Dose Rate*

Description

Application

Package

Micro Essentials Powder

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

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

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

25 kg (55 lbs)

1,000 gal or more.

5 kg

(11 lbs)

Provides 17 ppm available nitrogen

at 1 lb / 1,000 gal

Micro Essentials Complete-TR

12 - 96 g / hl

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

10 kg (22 lbs)

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

1 kg

(2.2 lbs)

*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. • High gravity RTD fermentation (≥25° Plato) • Fast fermentation times • High alcohol yields • Neutral flavor and aroma profile Instructions for Use Rehydrate Micro Elements Hard Seltzer HG in 10X the weight in process water and mix for 10 minutes. Add the hydrated solution to the fermenter with the sugar base prior to yeast inoculation in one addition.

Dosing Recommendations

Plato

15-20

20-25

≥25 6.6 773 55 925

g/L g/bbl lbs/1000 gal PPM

4.95 580 41.2 694

6.2 725 51.6 868

Nitrogen

This product provides 16.8 ppm of available nitrogen for every 1lb/1000 gallons.

Pack Size: 25 kg

Fermentation Curves

Plato

Alcohol

Degrees Plato 16° Plato 24° Plato 28° Plato

Days

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

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

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

Benefits

Decreases aging time.

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

Oak Granular

Description

Premium Oak-Mor American Granular Oak offers a Medium toast. Provides notes of baking spices, caramel and fresh baked bread. Adds depth and complexity

Premium Oak-Mor ® American Granular Oak

A broad range of products.

A variety of sizes and toast levels available.

while rounding the palate. Sack Size: 40 lbs (18.1 kg)

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.

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. Sack Size: 40 lbs (18.1 kg) Oak Avantage granular offers the classic aroma of American Oak but in a more refined and elegant style. High in vanilla, this toast also provides flavors of fresh cut oak, and coconut along with the undertones of butterscotch and caramel. Sack Size: 44 lbs (20 kg) After a totally natural seasoning of 18 months minimum, these cask grade woods are granulated to produce a uniform particle size. The oak is toasted by a unique drying process to create a flavor profile of smoky spice and sweet vanilla. Sack Size: 40 lbs (18.1 kg)

Toasted Oak-Mor ® American Granular Oak

Oak Chips

Description

Oak Avantage ® American Granular Oak

The staves are cut into a uniform size and toasted to impart delicate flavors of sweet butterscotch. The strong flavors of vanilla and fresh oak that are characteristic of American granular oak are mellow in the chips giving them a different overall profile. Sack Size: 40 lbs (18.1 kg) These oak chips come from totally naturally seasoned woods which produce a clean and sophisticated oak impression that is typical of French oak. It has slightly different aroma profile when compared to French granular with coconut flavor. Sack Size: 44 lbs (20 kg)

Oak Avantage ® American Oak Chips

Oak Avantage ® French Oak Chips

Oak Avantage ® French Granular Oak

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

Arôneo Oak Chips & Blocks

Features

Benefits

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

These oaks meet cooperage quality standards.

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

Oak Chips

Description

Sweet French Oak Chips offer aroma with overtones of vanilla, licorice, and clove adding to the mouthfeel evenly with a rich sweetness. Available Sizes: 55 lbs (25 kg) *18 kg Infusion Bag *( 3) - 6 kg Infusion Bags Balance French Oak Chips offer a greater impact by adding silky tannins across the profile. Aromas are lightly enhanced with hints of clove, coconut, butterscotch and vanilla. Available Sizes: 55 lbs (25 kg) *18 kg Infusion Bag * (3) - 6 kg Infusion Bags 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. Available Sizes: 55 lbs (25 kg) *18 kg Infusion Bag * (3) - 6 kg Infusion Bags “freshens” with aromas of burnt sugar, sweet butterscotch, and vanilla extract. Available Sizes: 55 lbs (25 kg) *18 kg Infusion Bag * (3) - 6 kg Infusion Bags Fresh French Oak Chips offers mouthfeel enhancer contributing to length and volume. Fresh often brightens the fruit and

Sweet (Douceur)

Balance (Equilibre)

Oak Blocks

Description

Fresh (Fraicheur)

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. Available Sizes: *18 kg Infusion Bag * (3) - 6 kg Infusion Bags 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. Available Sizes: *18 kg Infusion Bag * (3) - 6 kg Infusion Bags

Oak Blocks 47 Balance (Equilibre)

Oak Blocks 47 Intense

Intense

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DDW, The Color House Caramel for Beverages

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

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

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

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

DDW Product & Details

0.05%

0.1%

0.2%

0.5%

Recommendation

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%

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

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Gusmer Enterprises Cellupore CSF Sheet Series

Gusmer Enterprises’ Color Sensitive Filter (CSF) series is manufactured using advance technologies that allow less initial color stripping during filtration, yet offers the same outstanding performance of conventional filter sheet media. Gusmer’s gradient density CSF sheets are a composite of the finest cellulose pulps and filter aids. Produced with a controlled porosity, the CSF sheets have superior throughput capacity and excellent retention capabilities. Available in 5 grades, the CSF series can be relied on to remove micron and sub-micron particulate, such as gross solids, haze constituents, yeast, bacteria and colloids on a consistent basis, yet preserves color, aromas and flavors in beverages. For more detailed information on grade selection, please contact your Gusmer representative.

Color Stripping Challenge= Bourbon (0.198abs @525nm), Flow Rate- 0.25gpm/ft 2

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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)

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

Coarse Filtration

8 - 24 (326 - 978)

20 - 30 (815 - 1222)

Polish / Clarifying Filtration

CSF-SP (standard polish)

BioReduction / Pre-membrane Filtration

3 - 12 (122 - 489)

10 - 15 (407 - 611)

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

5.0

7.0

643

600

6.0

5.0

450

4.0

300

1.5

3.0

199

2.0

150

0.70

1.0

0.45

0.35

CSF-UF

CSF-SF

CSF-SP

CSF-SC

CSF-XC

CSF-UF

CSF-SF

CSF-SP

CSF-SC

CSF-XC

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Gusmer Enterprises Cellu-Stack ® Filters

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

Stack Specifications

176 o F (80 o C)

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

253 o F (123 o C)

30 psid (2.1 bar)

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

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

Gusmer Enterprises Select Filter Housings 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® filter cartridges with the effective filtration surface area of 17.7 ft 2 . All housings are available in 1, 2, 3, or 4-cartridge versions, which can be modified with the use of Cellu-Stack adapters to accept fewer cartridges for partial batch runs or other applications requiring fewer cartridges. Cellu-Stack Application Notes:

• P lace a quick acting check valve at the housing outlet to avoid integrity breaches that can be caused by backpressure • D ouble check that all cartridge gaskets are in place and in good condition to ensure optimal sealing

• If filter life is not fully exhausted by a single filtration, DO NOT remove used filters from the housing for storage between uses. Instead, used filters can be stored IN the housing for short term periods by following these steps: - Shut Down: After completion of the filtration cycle, sanitize the filters with the same method used to prepare the filters (i.e. steam or hot water flush) - S torage: Drain the housing, apply 2 psi gas pressure (i.e. CO 2 , nitrogen) while the housing is still warm (to avoid a vacuum upon cooling) and close all ports - R estart: When restarting for another filtration cycle, repeat the sanitization procedure just as you would for normal filter preparation

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Gusmer Enterprises Carbac ® Carbon Filter Media

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

Grades Description 1640HCX** Available Grades

Mean Pore Size

1.5

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® con gurations

0.5

1640HCX

1640CRX

1640CRM

Adsorption Capacity

Gusmer Carbac ® Video Demo Filtration to Remove Color

250

200

150

100

1640CRM 1640CRX 1640HCX

Challenged with 50 mg/liter methylene blue @ 46 liters/min/sq m. media

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Gusmer Enterprises BevReady TM Filter Cartridges

Gusmer Enterprises is proud to launch our new 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 ISO 9001 certified Class 7 clean room and their polypropylene and EPDM construction deliver a robust filtration solution that can withstand most beverage CIP processes and high alcohol environments.

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 0.22µ, 0.45µ, and 0.6µ. 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 dirt loading capacity at superior flow rates. Available in 0.6µ. BevReady Polish Featuring a polypropylene depth membrane, BevReady Polish cartridges deliver efficient coarse filtration with high throughput. Available in 10µ, 5µ, and 1µ.

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 Enterprises is proud to launch our new line of Code 7 T-Line style Cartridge Filter Housings. 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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