Spirits
ANALYSIS
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Basic Analysis
| Analysis | Method | Best Use | Precision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH | pH Meter | Stability Control | High | $8.00 |
| Brix | Anton Parr Reflectometer | Fermentation monitoring | High | $38.00 |
| Density Specific Gravity | Anton Parr DMA Density Meter | Verify Alcohol content | High | $32.00 |
| Turbidity | Anton Paar Haze | Clarity Control | High | $32.00 |
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
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
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
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 | Label Compliance | High-Moderate | $104.00 |
| Panel | AOAC methods | Label Compliance | High-Moderate | $175.00 |
Basic: Calories, Carbohydrates, Alcohol by Volume
Panel: Calories, Carbohydrates, Alcohol by Volume, Total Sugar, Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron
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.