Securing beer quality
On-site PCR based testing for the brewing industry
Simplify your beer quality testing with a system that automates the complete workflow from sample to answer.
Brewing with pride and passion...
... and making sure every batch is just right.
Objective
In brewing, quality is key. We understand that beer’s natural defenses – like low pH, high CO₂, ample alcohol, and hop acids – are just the beginning. Even with these barriers, some bacteria have evolved with hop resistance genes, now growing where they shouldn’t.
While these bacteria don’t harm us, they can spoil a good brew by causing off-flavors or discoloration. That is where we come in. Because when it comes to brewing, it’s not just about making beer – it’s about perfecting the craft.
What do we offer?
On-site PCR analyses for:
Finding that one bacterium causing spoilage
Controlling hygiene in every step of brewing & bottling process
Simple and fast on-site detection enabling faster decision making
How does it help the brewing process?
Bad batches cost time and resources
By saving resources, waste can be minimized. Contamination can be detected early and treated right away. This reduces downtime ensuring smoother operations. The same applies to additional cleanings - they are time-consuming, prevent on-time deliveries and generate costs.
Late detection increases risk
By identifying issues in production directly, the risk of late detection is reduced. This way, fast results can ensure quick decision making.
How does it help your brand?
A bad batch affects customer satisfaction
By maintaining high standards in every brew, achieving consistent branding becomes easier. This preserves the brand’s trust and reputation. Additionally, customers can be confident that the beer is made sustainably.
How does it work?
The Endress+Hauser BioSense Analysis System uses the universal Device BAB00 and special application-specific Kits to automate the entire laboratory process from sample to result.
Find out more here!
Kits for beer quality testing:
Spoilage Bacteria Screen
Testing beer & swab samples, colonies on culture plates
Screening for the 4 most important bacterial groups, horA & horC gene
Spoilage Bacteria Ident v2
Testing beer & swab samples, colonies on culture plates
Identification of L. brevis, horA & horC gene
Spoilage Bacteria Ident L
Testing beer & swab samples, colonies on culture plates
Identification of 6 spoilage bacteria (L. brevis, L. backii, L. rossiae, L. acetotolerans, L. lindneri, P. damnosus), horA & horC gene
More detailed information and the option to request a quotation have been added to the market sites in which the products are available (DE, AT, CH).
Benefits
Simple – the user-friendly system streamlines quality testing, allowing brewers to quickly check for spoilage without needing specialized personnel or laboratory equipment.
Fast – state-of-the-art microfluidic automation delivers rapid results, accelerating
decision-making to ensure the best quality beer.On-site – the compact design of the system makes it possible to perform PCR directly on-site, keeping the entire quality control process within the brewery.
