The makers of SmartBarrel Wine Storage system are proud to announce the introduction of GOlite, a new fermentation head that enables primary fermentation in SmartBarrel liners. It is suitable for use with grape juice (but not grape must), cider, mead and other liquid substrates. “We chose the GOfermenter system to minimize water use in our extreme desert location, but the benefits go far beyond water conservation,” avers Ann Torrence of Etta Place Cider in Torrey, Utah, “We are known for clean flavors because our fermentations are so hygienic in the bags, and we love the ease of clean-up when we are racking ciders.” The new add-on tool includes a temperature probe and a sampling port with a weighted ball for dipping into the fermenting liquid. A large relief valve permits the safe venting of gas from the primary fermentation. Its sealed liner condenses volatile aromatics back into the wine, enhancing the flavor profile of the final product. This new head also el

GOlite™ is the latest fermentation product from innovator GOfermentor. It is designed to provide many of the benefits of the GOfermentor disposable wine fermentation system at a very low cost. Unlike the GOfermentor which has automatic punching and built-in press, GOlite is only usable for liquids. It is therefore suitable for fermentation of grape and other fruit juices. It can also be used for cider, mead, and similar products. It cannot be used for grape must or fruit that needs to be pressed.  Like it’s bigger brother, GOlite has many advantages over traditional fermentation methods that use fixed tank or open bins: Uses Your Container: Advantages of a closed clean system in container you already have. No Washing: Fermentation is performed in single-use plastic liners made of FDA approved food grade materials. This eliminates labor and wastewater. Better Quality: Sanitary single-use design ensures cleanliness. Sealed bag eliminates air and insects. Aromatics

With winegrape analysis laboratories backed up for months, using a micro-fermentation to reveal smoke taint has emerged as a quicker alternative detection method. Micro-fermentation can be easily performed using the GOfermentor Jr automated wine fermenter. Single-use fermentation bags eliminate cleaning labor and contamination. Punch is automatic based on user schedule, requiring no labor and completely reproducible. It is performed by periodically inflating internal bladders to disperse the cap. Pressing is done by connecting a wine pump and pressing a button – this inflates an internal bladder and squeezes the pomace dry. Lift out the bag with the spent pomace and simply put in a new one for the next trial. Features: Fermenter capacity 50 to 110 lb grapes Automated cap management using an app Built-in press Size of a bar stool. 30 inches high and 20 inches wide $750 complete system with sampler and 3 fermentation bags Labor-saving device is ideal for trials, su