DISTILLED SPIRITS
BACKGROUND
The filtration of distilled spirits is unique compared to other food and beverage applications, as tailored filtration solutions are required for the different spirits categories. From barrel char removal and chill filtration in dark spirits to the use of immobilized activated carbon for color and flavor adjustment in neutral white spirits, FILTROX is widely regarded as a leader in the field of distilled spirits filtration.
Achieving highest quality of the final product and meeting customer demands is always a key approach and special focus for us.
THE CHALLENGE
The filtration of spirits ensures enhanced clarity, stability, and overall quality and is employed to remove any impurities, particulate matter, and unwanted compounds that can affect the appearance, taste, and shelf life of the final product.
THE SOLUTION
The appropriate filter medium is selected based on the type of spirit and the desired level of filtration. The FIBRAFIX® depth filter media range offers a proven and well-established filtration technology suitable for all steps in spirits filtration. This depth filter media ensures superior retention capacity for solid particles and provides unique filtration properties. For applications such as color and flavor adjustments, our ACTIVASORB® immobilized activated carbon media efficiently reduces unwanted compounds like off-flavors or colorants, helping achieve the desired final profile. Combined with CLAROX® surface filter cartridges, we provide a comprehensive solution for filtration and treatment tasks in the spirits industry.
Product Range
Particle filtration:
FIBRAFIX® AF and XS flat media, also available as FIBRADISC® lenticular modules, ensure easy handling, high process efficiency, and cost-effective filtration.
| Product | Description | Best use |
| FIBRAFIX® AF | Coarse filter media | Barrel char removal as 1st stage in two-stage filtration process |
| FIBRAFIX® AF | Fine filter media | Spirits filtration to remove any visual turbidity or haze |
| FIBRAFIX® XS | Fine filter media | Spirits filtration to remove any visual turbidity or haze for dark and maturated spirits |
| CLAROX® | Surface filter cartridges | From barrel char removal to guard filtration |
Chill haze removal:
FIBRAFIX® XS ensures selective adsorption of unwanted long-chain fatty esters while minimizing the impact on disired aroma compounds, reducing ion leaching, and limiting color impact during chill filtration.
| Product | Description | Best use |
| FIBRAFIX® AF | Fine filter media | Selective removal of long chain fatty esters during chill filtration |
| FIBRAFIX® XS | Fine filter media | Selective removal of long chain fatty esters during chill filtration for dark and matured spirits |
Flavor and color adjustment:
ACTIVASORB® carbon media combine the ease of use of immobilized activated carbon with high efficiency for producing clean and crisp spirits. Also available as ACTIVADISC® lenticular modules.
| Product | Description | Best use |
| ACTIVASORB® | Treatment with immobilized activated carbon | Effectively remove of congeners, off-notes, and color compounds, improving the taste and aroma |
Consistent quality
Effective removal of both larger particles and finer colloids throughout the filter medium ensures a consistent quality of the filtrate, crucial for maintaining the clarity and stability of different types of spirits.
Selective removal
Enhancing the visual appeal and sensory characteristics of the final product by selectively removing unwanted impurities while minimizing the impact on the flavor, aroma, and color of the filtered spirits.
High versatility
Depth filter media can be used across a wide range of spirit types and filtration needs and adapted to various requirements.
Related Products
FILTER MEDIA
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| FIBRAFIX® AF and XS Filter sheets | FIBRADISC® AF and XS Filter modules | CLAROX® Filter cartridges | ACTIVASORB® Filter sheets | ACTIVADISC® Filter modules |
FILTER APPARATUS
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| NOVOX® ST filter press | SECUROX® cartridge housing | DISCSTAR® G module housing | DISCSTAR® H module housing |
