ANALYTICA EBC

• 30/10/2024
• 142
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• Safety
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• 2024

0 - Safety Instructions

This set of safety instructions should be read before the use of any Analytica EBC Methods. The safety instructions specific to each method are detailed in the individual method's protocol. These safety instructions have been drafted by Campden BRI upon request of The Brewers of Europe/EBC (which produce a series of analytical methods that breweries and their related laboratories can follow to achieve consistent and reproducible results) and are aimed to provide some safety statements covering the general practices to be followed in a laboratory to achieve a safe and productive working environment. These statements are not intended to replace any existing national or supra-national legislation, standards or guidance. It is recommended that these statements are used in conjunction with existing guidance. A selection relevant to an international audience is provided in the Appendix.

• 25/10/2018
• 6357
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• Method Selection Guide
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• 2011

0 - Method Selection Guide

This Guide lists the sampling methods, analysis techniques and confirmatory tests which are associated with the following topical areas: 1) brewing materials - Barley & Malt; 2) Brewing Materials: Additives and Adjuncts; 3) Brewing Materials: Process Gases; 4) Brewing Materials: Brewers' grains; 5) Brewing Materials: Water; 6) Wort; 7) Yeast: Storage, Supply and Propagation; 8) Yeast: Physiology and Characterisation 9) Yeast: Propagation and Yeast during fermentation; 10) Yeast: Detection of Contaminants; 11) Beer in process: samples containing yeasts (fermentation, green beer, cask beer, etc) - Detection of contaminants; 12) Beer in process: bright beer and recovered beer - detection of contaminants; 13) Beer in Package: keg and cask; 14) Beer in Package: can and bottle; 15) Brewery Hygiene Monitoring

• 19/10/2018
• 7671
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• Apparatus
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• AM
• 1997

1.1 - Care and Adjustment of Apparatus: Bühler Miag Disc Mill, DLFU

Bühler Miag disc mill, DLFU, setting the mill for fine grinding, coarse grinding, notes on mill settings, cleaning the mill.

• 25/10/2018
• 5452
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• Microbiology
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• 2011

1 - Principles of Microbiology

This document lays down the principles of microbiology with an emphasis on beer-related microbiology. It contains the following chapters and sub-chapters: 1) Principles of Microbiology; 2) Brewery microbiology; 2.1) Classification of microorganisms; 2.2) The microflora of barley, malt and beer; 3) Controlling Brewery Hygiene; 4) Yeast Microbiology; 4.1) Geenral description of yeasts; 4.2) Brewers' yeast: saccharomyces pastorianus and saccharomyces cerevisia; 4.3) wild yeasts; 5) Bacteria; 5.1) General description of bacteria; 5.2) Gram-positive spoilage bacteria; 5.3) Gram-negative spoilage bacteria; 6) Moulds; 7) Literature

• 19/10/2018
• 4547
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• Apparatus
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• AM
• 1997

1.2 - Care and Adjustment of Apparatus: Spectrophotometers

Numerous spectrophotometric measurements are employed in brewing. To obtain reliable results, it is necessary to take certain precautions. The method can be applied to the care of optical glass and silica cells, checking the wavelength and precision of the spectrophotometer.

• 19/10/2018
• 3709
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• Apparatus
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• AM
• 1997

1.3 - Care and Adjustment of Apparatus: Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometers

The instrument manufacturer’s instructions must be read carefully and any safety procedures given must be adhered to strictly.

• 24/10/2018
• 3748
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• Apparatus
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• AM
• 1996

1.4 - Care and Adjustment of Apparatus: Gas Chromatugraphs

• 19/10/2018
• 4526
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• Apparatus
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• AM
• 1999

1.5 - Care and Adjustment of Apparatus: pH Meters

The determination of pH at 20 °C of aqueous solutions using a pH meter and a suitable electrode system. Descriptors: variation of slope factor with temperature

• 19/10/2018
• 4689
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• Apparatus
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• AM
• 1998

1.6 - Care and Adjustment of Apparatus: Density Meters

The measurement of the density and the defined density derived values of a liquid at 20 °C by digital density meters of the oscillation type.

• 19/10/2018
• 4486
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• Water
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• 1997

2.1 - Sampling of water

This document deals with methods of sampling water for chemical analysis, but not for bacteriological tests. Descriptors: by-pass period sample collecor, immersion sample collector, siphon period sample collector, immersion flushing sample collector, immersion controlled sample collector, suitable materials for containers, comparative properties of plastics.

• 24/10/2018
• 3349
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• Microbiological Techniques
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• 2011

2.1.1 - Dry Heat Sterilisation

A laboratory method for the sterilisation of utensils which should be kept dry and are resistant to high temperature. Descriptors: dry heat sterilisation, hot dry air

• 24/10/2018
• 3635
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• Microbiological Techniques
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• 2011

2.1.2 - Autoclaving

A laboratory method for sterilisation of materials which can withstand moist heat. Descriptors: autoclaving, autoclave

• 24/10/2018
• 3142
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• Microbiological Techniques
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• 2011

2.1.3 - Intermittent Sterilisation (Tyndallisation)

A laboratory method for sterilisation of media with constituents which will decompose if exposed to temperatures above 100 °C. Descriptors: intermittent sterilisation (tyndallisation), bacterial spores, steam chamber.

It is necessary to use EBC Microbiology 2.1.2

• 24/10/2018
• 3897
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• Microbiological Techniques
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• 2011

2.1.4 - Pasteurisation

A general method for stabilising fluids like media, beer or wort which should not be exposed to temperatures above 100 °C in tightly closed vessels. Descriptors: pasteurisation, kill microorganisms by heat, Pasteurisation Units, tunnel pasteuriser for bottled beer, PU.

It is necessary to use EBC Microbiology 2.1.2

• 24/10/2018
• 3216
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• Microbiological Techniques
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• 2011

2.1.5 - Sterile Filtration

A laboratory method for the sterilisation of large volumes of heat sensitive liquids. The liquid must not contain particles which block the pores of the membrane. Descriptors: sterile filtration, removal of microorganisms, pore size, pressure filtration, vacuum filtration.

• 24/10/2018
• 3238
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• Microbiological Techniques
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• 2011

2.2.0 - General Rules for Hygienic Sampling

Descriptors: hygienic sampling, secondary contamination, microbiological sampling, flaming, steaming, rinsing with alcohol.

• 24/10/2018
• 3169
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• Microbiological Techniques
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• 2011

2.2.1.1 - Sampling by Diaphragm Samplers

Aseptic sampling from tanks or pipelines through rubber diaphragms. Descriptors: hypodermic needle, safest of all methods with regard to aseptic sampling, sample fitting.

• 24/10/2018
• 3074
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• Microbiological Techniques
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• 2011

2.2.1.2 - Sampling by Plug Type Sample Cocks

Aseptic sampling from tanks or pipelines through plug type sample cocks.

• 25/10/2018
• 2992
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• Microbiological Techniques
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• 2011

2.2.1.3 - Sampling by Valves

Aseptic sampling from tanks and pipelines through valve type samplers.

• 25/10/2018
• 3012
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• Microbiological Techniques
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• 2011

2.2.1.4 - On-Line Sampling by Membrane Filtration

On line membrane filtration to collect oxygen tolerant microorganisms from a standardised, limited volume or through a bypass for a certain time. Descriptors: filterable liquid samples, membrane filter, pore size

• 25/10/2018
• 2711
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• Microbiological Techniques
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• 2011

2.2.1.5 - Counterpressure Sampling

Aseptic sampling without losing CO2. Descriptors: Counterpressure Sampling, shelf life of bulk beer.

It is necessary to use EBC Microbiology 2.2.1.2

• 25/10/2018
• 3314
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• Microbiological Techniques
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• 2011

2.2.1.6 - Sampling for Yeast Cell Counts

Collection of samples for the determination of the number of brewers' yeast cells (i.e. for an analysis of physical rather than microbiological characteristics). Descriptors: Sampling for Yeast Cell Counts, Copper sulphate

• 19/10/2018
• 3620
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• Water
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• AM
• 1997

2.2 - Chloride in water: conductometric method

Conductometric method for the determination of chloride in beer by precipitation as silver chloride.

It is necessary to use EBC Method 9.21.

• 25/10/2018
• 3043
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• Microbiological Techniques
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• 2011

2.2.2.1 - Sampling of Thick Yeast from Open Vessels

Aseptic sampling from the top of an open vessel. Descriptors: sampling of thick pitching yeast

• 25/10/2018
• 2664
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• Microbiological Techniques
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• 2011

2.2.2.2 - Sampling of Thick Yeast from Closed Vessels

Aseptic sampling of thick yeast from a tank. Descriptors: sampling of thick pitching yeast from closed vessels, diaphragm, valve, sample cock.

It is necessary to use EBC Microbiology 2.2.1.2, 2.2.1.3 and 2.2.1.1

• 25/10/2018
• 3061
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• Microbiological Techniques
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• 2011

2.2.2.3 - Sampling of Compressed Yeast

Aseptic collection of dry yeast samples.

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• 2896
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• Microbiological Techniques
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• 2011

2.2.3.1 - Sampling of Water from Taps

Aseptic sampling of water from existing taps. Descriptors: raw water, processed water

• 25/10/2018
• 2992
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• Microbiological Techniques
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• 2011

2.2.3.2 - Sampling of Water from Wells

Sampling from wells where no tap exists. Descriptors: raw water.

• 25/10/2018
• 3041
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• Microbiological Techniques
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• 2011

2.2.3.3 - Sampling of Open Water Reservoirs

Aseptic sampling from large tanks which are accessible only from the top. Descriptors: raw water, open water reservoirs

• 25/10/2018
• 3015
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• Microbiological Techniques
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• 2011

2.2.3.4 - Neutralisation of Chlorinated Water

Preparation of sampling flasks for neutralisation of chlorine. Descriptors. chlorinated raw water, chlorine disinfectants, sodium thiosulphate