Microbiological quality control in the beverage industry – modern, fast and reliable

  • Reliable analytics for beer production and quality control | Beverages – Beer
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From yeast to water, quality matters at every step

In the beer industry, quality, safety and taste are paramount

Successful brewing relies on high concentrations of viable yeast cells in the starter culture and their continuous monitoring throughout fermentation. Since the fermentation of sugars into alcohol produces a wide range of flavor and aroma compounds, living yeast is key to creating the unique sensory characteristics that define different beer styles.

In addition to monitoring yeast cultures, the analysis of process and cleaning water also plays a vital role for brewers. Following each brewing cycle, production and process equipment must be rinsed and cleaned using water as part of Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) procedures. These operations should be closely monitored to ensure that no potentially harmful microorganisms remain in the system and most importantly, that the equipment can be safely returned to production with minimal downtime.

Challenges in the Brewery – from quality assurance to process control

In modern beer production, every hour and every cell counts. To ensure that taste, stability and hygiene remain at the highest level, all processes from the yeast starter culture to the cleaning of the systems must be precisely controlled.

Challenges in the beer market

  • Ensuring a sufficient number of viable yeast cells in the starter culture to initiate the brewing process.
  • Monitoring metabolic activity during the fermentation process
  • Rapid quality control during ongoing production
  • Ensuring consistent product quality
  • Cleaning in place: Long waiting times for approval processes when cleaning production and process equipment with water, resulting in delays in resuming production.

Our solution for Breweries


Our solutions for breweries provide the foundation for consistent quality and maximum process security.

Our analytical solutions deliver precise, real-time results exactly where they are needed: on the production floor. This gives you complete visibility into yeast vitality, the hygienic status of your equipment, and the efficiency of your processes at all times.

The result: less downtime, greater process stability, and beer that consistently meets your quality standards.

Do you have questions or technical problems?
Our experts have the answers.

We provide precise, rapid and reliable microbiological quality control for demanding applications.

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Products for Beer

Discover our solutions for breweries, from rapid yeast monitoring to precise microbiological analysis, helping you achieve consistently outstanding beer quality.

Reliable analytic for beer production and quality control

Our solutions enable fast, reliable, and automated microbiological control

Mycotoxin test kits for beverages – Fast detection, safe quality

Our mycotoxin testing solutions enable the simultaneous detection of up to six mycotoxins in a single sample with the Mycotoxins Screening Kit. In addition, dedicated kits are available for the targeted detection of field toxins (Field Toxins Kit) and storage toxins (Storage Toxins Kit).

CellTrics™ Filter – Pre-filtration for reliable beverage analysis

The CellTrics™ filters (e.g., CellTrics™ 30µm) support efficient sample preparation for microbiological analysis, for example, when using the CyStain™ VitalCount Kit to filter the sample after (optional) pre-incubation. The microorganisms pass through the filter and can be stained in the next step, while the sample substance remains in the filter.  

CyStain™ VitalCount

Das CyStain™ VitalCount Kit hilft Ihnen lebende Mikroorganismen sicher in Bier und vielen anderen Getränken nachzuweisen.

Yeast Control™ Viability

Reagent for counting vital and dead yeasts in culture. For verifying the quality of the fermentation starter.

CyFlow™ RI-300 Flow Cytometer and CyFlow™ AL-20 Autoloader

With the CyFlow™ RI-300 Flow Cytometer and CyFlow™ AL-20 Autoloader enables rapid and effortless detection of microorganisms. Discover the next level of microbiological quality control with results in minutes.

CyStain™ BacCount Total & Viable Total Cell and Viability Analysis in Beverages –

BacCount reagents enable the determination of Total Cell Count (TCC) and Vital Cell Count (VCC) in production and process water.

CyStain™ OenoYeast

Reagent for counting vital yeasts in wine and beer during and after alcoholic fermentation. Screening for the presence of spoilage yeasts after completion of alcoholic fermentation.

CyFlow™ BrettCount

Reagent kit for highly specific detection and counting of Brettanomyces bruxellensis in beer, wine and their precursors.

CyStain™ GramCount

Reagent kit for the early detection of harmful microorganisms (lactic acid bacteria and acetic acid bacteria) during beer production.

FlowVit® Dekkera anomala

Reagent kit for the highly specific detection and counting of Dekkera anomala in wine, cider, beer and other beverages.

Sysmex Partec – Innovative, Comprehensive Solutions for
Cell analysis Particle analysis Industrial applications Flow cytometry

With decades of experience in cell and particle analysis, Sysmex Partec offers high-performance solutions specifically tailored to the requirements of industrial applications. Our integrated hardware and software solution delivers fast, precise results – directly at the production site.

Built on scientifically validated methods and developed in accordance with EN ISO 13485, our solutions ensure the highest quality and reproducibility. Our adaptable, customer-specific solutions are developed in close collaboration with our customers – for maximum efficiency and accuracy.

Our global support network and practice-oriented training programs ensure smooth implementation and long-term use. As the only provider on the market, we offer a true end-to-end solution from a single source – from development to application.

Your benefits at a glance:

  • Decades of experience in the cell and particle analysis
  • Scientifically validated procedures
  • Fast results even on site in production
  • Personalised advice and customisable solutions
  • Global support network & practice-oriented training programs

With our innovative flow cytometry solutions, we enable precise, fast, and reliable tests for microbiological quality control and process optimization – in the beverage, food, cosmetics, water, paper, and ploidy industries.

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