Securing beer quality
PCR-based on-site testing for the brewing industry.
Brewing with pride and passion...
... and making sure every batch is just right.
When natural defense mechanisms are not enough
In brewing, quality is key. Beer naturally contains several protective factors, including a low pH, high CO₂ content, alcohol, and hop-derived bitter compounds. Despite these barriers, certain groups of bacteria are still capable of surviving and growing in this environment.
Even low-level contamination can lead to product spoilage, impacting flavour, aroma, and overall product quality.
Fast and sensitive detection of beer spoilage bacteria in beer and yeast
...enables early identification of contamination, helping breweries protect product quality, reduce waste, and prevent costly production losses.
Besides traditional culture-based methods, real-time qPCR technology enables fast, sensitive, and specific detection of beer spoilage microorganisms in beer and yeast, delivering reliable results within hours instead of days.
How PCR analysis works with Endress+Hauser BioSense
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.
- Collect a sample: Liquid sample, swab samples, samples after enrichment, or colony plate
- Prepare the sample: Minimal hands-on effort required
- Run the analysis: Automated DNA extraction and PCR in the BAB00 device
- Receive your result: Easy-to-understand digital results with no manual curve interpretation required
Kits for spoilage bacteria detection
Spoilage Bacteria Screen
- Lactobacillus
- Pediococcus
- Megasphaera & Pectinatus
- horA gene
- horC gene
Spoilage Bacteria Ident
- L. brevis
- horA gene
- horC gene
Spoilage Bacteria Ident L
- L. brevis
- L. backii
- L. rossiae
- L. acetotolerans
- L. lindneri
- P. damnosus
- horA gene
- horC gene
Spoilage Bacteria Detect
- L. brevis
- L. backii
- L. rossiae
- L. acetotolerans
- L. lindneri
- L. casei / L. paracasei
- P. damnosus
- Megasphaera & Pectinatus group
- horA gene
- horC gene
Kits for yeast detection
Yeast Detect
- Top fermenting yeast
- Bottom fermenting yeast
- Over attenuating yeast
Kits for water quality and/or hygiene testing
Water Quality Detect
- Enterobacteriaceae
- Enterococci
- E. coli
Water Quality Detect L
- Enterobacteriaceae
- Enterococci
- E. coli
- C. perfringens
- P. aeruginosa
- Legionella Spp.
More detailed information and the option to request a quotation have been added to the market sites in which the products are available. However, enquiries from other markets are welcome and will be reviewed by us.
