The determination of the percentage of living corns and pregerminated corns in a sample of barley using a rapid staining technique.

It is necessary to use EBC Method 3.1  

The determination of the percentage of living corns in a sample of barley using a hydrogen peroxide assisted growth test.

It is necessary to use EBC Method 3.1

The measurement of the percentage of grains which can be expected to germinate fully if the sample is malted normally at the time of the test.

The determination of the percentage of grains which can be expected to germinate fully if the sample is malted normally at the time of the test.

It is necessary to use EBC Method 3.1

The determination of the percentage of grains which can be expected to germinate fully if the sample is malted normally at the time of the test.

The estimation of germination percentage and germination rate of grains which can be expected to germinate fully if the sample is malted normally at the time of the test.

It is necessary to use EBC Method 3.6.2 and 3.1

Estimation of the percentage of pre-germinated grains in harvested barley.

It is necessary to use EBC Method 3.1

Gravimetric determination of sulphate with barium chloride.

It is necessary to use EBC Method 9.22

Procedures to be employed for obtaining representative samples of barley for analytical purposes. Descriptors: cylindrical sampler, divided sampling spear, dynamic sack sampling spear, cargo sampler, pelican sampler, ellis cup sampler, typical automatic sampler for conveyor belt and conveyor belt discharge, diverter type sampler, hand-scoop, quartering irons, conical divider, sample divider, schedule for sampling cereals

The determination of the moisture content of barley by loss of mass on drying under conditions specified in the ISO Method for moisture content of grain (ISO 712-1985).

It is necessary to use EBC Methods 1.1 and 3.1 

The determination of the total nitrogen content of barley by a Kjeldahl procedure.

It is necessary to use EBC Method 3.1 and 3.2

The determination of the total nitrogen content of barley by a combustion method based on the Dumas-principle.

It is necessary to use EBC Method 1.1, 3.1 and 3.2

The determination of average com weight as a measure for malting quality.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

It is necessary to use EBC Method 9.21.