In 1924, Aage Gusmer started our business as a supplier of processing aids and equipment for the production of beer. Through a program of effective sales, marketing and acquisitions, Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. has expanded to become one of the leading suppliers to the entire beverage industry.
Kettle Fining
AB Vickers Breakbright
Breakbright Super Tablets contain kappa carrageenan from red seaweed (Irish Moss) and bicarbonate and are a
perfect kettle fining solution for breweries and brewpubs with medium to small kettles that do not filter their beer.
These tablets can be added directly to the kettle 10 minutes before the end of the boil. Typical usage rate is
3.5 - 6 grams/bbl.
Purified Isinglass
AB Vickers Cryofine
Cryofine is an isinglass (collagen) which may be added to beer at the end of fermentation and chilling as a
clarification aid. For best results, prepared Cryofine should be added in-line during beer transfer. This product is
fully compatible with silica gel. Typical usage rates are 1 - 3.5 grams/bbl. Optimal rates should be determined with
brewery trials. Technical data sheets with detailed preparation and application guidance are available upon request.
Silica Gel
Britesorb Silica Gel
This unique silica hydrogel only removes proteins that cause chill haze. It is engineered with moderately sized pore
openings that block the larger foam-enhancing proteins from entry. For best results, prepared Britesorb solution
should be added in-line during beer transfer. Typical usage rates are 24 - 70 grams/bbl. Optimal rates should be
determined with brewery trials. Technical data sheets with detailed preparation and application guidance are
available upon request.
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Super Moss
SUPER MOSS is a negatively-charged, red seaweed based, Kapa and Lambda carrageenan coagulant designed to
attract the positively-charged, haze forming proteins together in the brew kettle and primary fermenter then settle
out. Super Moss has been formulated to mix rapidly in cold water. This feature allows it to be added directly to the
bowl without creating fish eyes of undissolved carrageenan. Properly used, it can help reduce chill haze. To use,
rehydrate 1/4 teaspoon of Super Moss in 4 oz. of cooled water to create a slurry, then stir in the slurry during the
last 10 minutes of the boil and whirlpool the wort during chilling.
Kettle Defoamer 105
10% Silcone Food Grade Antifoam.
Defoamer #880 (Non-Silicone)
A vegetable-oil antifoam which is very effective in fermenter and blow off buckets.