Wine & Cider
Independent analytical support for wineries and cider producers
The Beverage Lab provides independent analytical testing to support wineries and cider producers with fermentation monitoring, quality control, and regulatory compliance. Our laboratory combines academic research expertise with industry-focused service to deliver reliable, science-based results.
Core Analysis
Alcohol Analysis
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Alcolyzer Anton Parr FTIR | Routine Analysis | High | $28.00 |
| Methanol | GC-FID | Safety/Regulatory | High | $65.00 |
| Alcohol Profile | GC-FID | Fermentation Troubleshooting | High | $ 95.00 |
| Higher Alcohols | GC-FID | Aroma & quality assessment | High | $185.00 |
Alcohol Profile: Acetaldehyde, Ethyl acetate, Methanol
Higher Alcohols: Acetaldehyde, Ethyl acetate, Methanol, 1-Butanol, 1-Propanol, Iso-butanol, Isoamyl alcohol, Ethyl lactate
Sugar Analysis
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Reducing Sugar | Rebelein | Fermentation | Moderate | $28.00 |
| Sugar Profile | HPLC | Detailed sugar composition | High | $ 55.00 |
Sugar Profile: Glycerol, Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose, Maltose, and Lactose
Acid Analysis
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Organic Acid | HPLC UV-Vis | Targeted Acid conformation | High | $31.00 |
| Organic Acid Profile Oxalic, tartaric, malic, lactic, acetic, citric, succinic acids | HPLC UV-Vis | Full organic acid composition | High | $60.00 |
| Malic Acid Lactic Acid | HPLC | Monitor malolactic Fermentation | High | $45.00 |
| Sorbic Acid | HPLC UV Vis | Preservation Compliance | High | $31.00 |
| Volatile Acid as Acetic Acid | Cash Still | Spoilage monitoring | Standard | $28.00 |
| Total Acidity | NaOH Titration | Routine Wine Analysis | Standard | $15 |
Free and Total Sulphur dioxide
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free/ Total Sulphur Dioxide | Ripper | Preservation Compliance | Standard | Single $17.00 Panel $30 |
| Free/ Total Sulphur Dioxide | Aspiration | Preservation Compliance | High | Single $19.00 Panel $35 |
Metals, Cations, and Anions Analysis
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metals | ICP-MS | Impurity Screening Regulatory compliance | High | Single Metal $55.00 Panel $105.00 |
| Cations | ICP-MS | Mineral composition Ion balance | High | Single $45.00 Panel $70.00 |
| Anions | Ion Chromatography | Water Chemistry Impurity Stability Monitoring | High | Single $45.00 Panel $ 80.00 |
Metals: Arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, copper, and lead
Cations: Sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron
Anions: Fluoride, chloride, bromide, nitrate, nitrite, sulfate, phosphate
Phenolic and Anthocyanin Analysis
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total phenolic content | Spectrophotometer, Folin-Ciocalteu assay | $37.00 | ||
| Total anthocyanin content | Spectrophotometer, pH differential assay | $37.00 |
Ethyl Carbamate
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethyl Carbamate (Urethane) | GC-MS | Compliance | High | $160 |
Nutrition
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | AOAC methods | $104.00 | ||
| Panel | AOAC methods | $175.00 |
Basic: Calories, Carbohydrates, Alcohol by Volume
Panel: Calories, Carbohydrates, Alcohol by Volume, Total Sugar, Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron
Colour Profile
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absorbance at 280nm, 420nm, 520nm, and 620nm. Hue and Intensity as calculated values. | Spectrophotometer | High | $22.00 | |
| Synthetic Dyes Indigo carmine, tartrazine, allura red, amaranth, sunset yellow, fast green, brilliant blue, erythrosin B | HPLC-UV-Vis | High | $73.00 |
Health Canada permits the above listed synthetic dyes in unstandardized alcoholic beverages (e.g. ready to drink beverages, liqueurs). According to the Food and Drug Regulations, synthetic dyes are not permitted for use in standardized beverage alcohol products
Stability Assays
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Stability | AOAC Methods | Shelf Stability | Standard | $28.00 |
| Heat Stability | AOAC Methods | Shelf Stability | Standard | $28.00 |
LYZA 5000
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Reducing Sugars Volatile Acid Titratable Acid pH Malic Acid Lactic Acid Tartaric Acid | FTIR | Fermentation Monitoring | Standard | $15.00 |
Fermentation Monitoring
Yeast assimilable nitrogen (YAN)
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeast assimilable nitrogen (YAN) | Enzymatic Spectrophotometric | Determine nutrient content before or during fermentation | High | $33.00 |
Brix / sugar monitoring
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brix Sugars | Refractometry | Fermentation Tracking | Standard | $8.00 |
Malolactic fermentation tracking
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malic Acid Lactic Acid | HPLC | Monitor malolactic Fermentation | High | $45.00 |
Organic acid profiling
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Organic Acid | HPLC UV-Vis | Targeted Acid conformation | High | $31.00 |
| Organic Acid Profile | HPLC UV-Vis | Full organic acid composition | High | $60.00 |
Organic Acid Panel: Oxalic, tartaric, malic, lactic, acetic, citric, succinic acids
Stability & Quality Control
Sorbic acid
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dissolved oxygen
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Carbon dioxide (sparkling & cider)
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Microbial screening
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sample Submission
Producers interested in analytical testing or research collaboration are encouraged to contact the Beverage Lab team to discuss sample submission and project needs.