An Exciting Announcement at The Master Brewers Association Conference
Something unprecedented happened during the Master Brewers Association Conference last October. Gusmer announced a new distribution partnership with Sigrist-Photometer AG, setting the stage for a revolution in beer production. Sigrist-Photometer AG is a renowned producer of high-quality turbidity and color monitoring instrumentation beneficial for brewing applications. Gusmer has taken on the mantle of sole distributor in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean.
This development could not have been more timely. With the craft market segment in fierce competition, the importance of quality and shelf stability cannot be overstated. The capacity to measure and identify turbidity in a product throughout the brewing process is a key quality and stability indicator. “Sigrist offers the most extensive assortment of brewery turbidity measurement instruments for in-line and benchtop applications,” says Gusmer Product Manager Mike Miziorko.
A Pioneer in Inline Turbidity Measurement
For those unfamiliar, Sigrist-Photometer AG has long blazed a trail in inline turbidity measurement. The company accomplished its first instrument development in 1946 and now, 77 years on, it continues to yield high-quality, precision instruments from its primary manufacturing site in Ennetbürgen, Switzerland.
Sigrist TurBiScat PM 40: A Closer Look
The TurBiScat PM 40 offers a seamless solution for breweries with a yearly production of approximately 5000 barrels. In Miziorko’s words, this instrument is ideal for “any brewery packaging beer for distribution and is concerned with product quality and shelf stability.”
The TurBiScat PM 40 had been designed with the capability to measure and determine product turbidity throughout the entire process: from hot wort to packaged beer. This instrument’s practicality extends to identifying potential quality and stability issues and aiding in their resolution.
Applications and Features
The applications of TurBiScat PM 40 are diverse, including filtration monitoring in beverages like beer, fruit juices, and spirits, as well as supervision of centrifuges, separators, whirlpools in the beverage industry. It also measures turbidity in oils, sugar solutions, and food. Notably, the instrument comes with an attractive color touchscreen that is accessible via smartphones or tablets. Additionally, the optional detached display unit allows variable display of measuring data graphs and process performance directly on the point of measurement.
The Sigrist LabScat 2: A Comprehensive Insight
According to Miziorko, the LabScat 2 is ideally suited for any brewery distributing packaged beer and utilizing turbidity measurement in the brewing process. LabScat 2 acts as the “final check” of this process.
As with other turbidity measurement instruments, some common problems exist, such as measuring turbidity in cold bottles, bottles with etching or flaws, canned or kegged beer, very dark colored beer, and high turbidity beers. LabScat 2 addresses these problems with distinctly innovative solutions.
Unique Features and Solutions
LabScat 2 uses a water bath to counteract problems associated with measuring turbidity in cold bottles, where condensation can interfere with the reading, or bottles with imperfections. It also rotates the sample for accurate readings. Additionally, an optional cuvette is available for beer measurement packaged in cans or kegs. For high turbidity and colored beers, there is an available optional narrow diameter cuvette and calibration package.
Further enhancing its capabilities, LabScat 2 can ascertain the difference in turbidity between newly packaged beer and beer that has undergone a forced aging test. This enables the users to understand better how the beer might deteriorate in poor storage conditions over time, making LabScat 2 an essential quality assessment tool. Moreover, LabScat 2 is the only benchtop instrument that can measure at two angles, providing values for both coarse (possibly visible) turbidity and fine (typically invisible) turbidity, which could become visible as the beer ages.
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The instrument is equipped with intuitive software and an easy-to-use touchscreen display, making it convenient for operators at all levels. It also boasts a compact design, making it suitable for even the smallest of breweries.
“This partnership between Gusmer and Sigrist-Photometer AG opens up exciting possibilities for the brewing industry,” remarked a delegate at the conference. “I can’t wait to see how this technology will further improve the quality and stability of our beers.” Overall, this announcement has generated buzz and anticipation for the future of the brewing industry, showcasing the potential for innovative partnerships and advancements in production. This is a game-changing development and a must-have for any brewery looking to stay ahead of the competition and ensure the highest quality for their products.
Exciting collaboration between Gusmer and Sigrist-Photometer AG! The new distribution partnership brings cutting-edge technology for turbidity measurement in brewing, promising improved quality and stability for beers. A must-have for breweries in a competitive market.
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Overall, this distribution partnership between Gusmer and Sigrist-Photometer AG is an exciting step forward for the Master Brewers Association and the brewing industry as a whole. It promises to enhance quality control, improve shelf stability, and pave the way for future innovations in beer production. Cheers to this exciting announcement!
This announcement is a game-changer in the brewing industry and is sure to have a positive impact on the quality and stability of beers in the market. The partnership between Gusmer and Sigrist-Photometer AG demonstrates a commitment to innovation and providing top-of-the-line technology to brewers. The TurBiScat PM 40 is a practical and efficient solution that will undoubtedly benefit breweries and ultimately, beer lovers everywhere.