Ellutia gas chromatographs are used across brewing and beverage production to analyse alcohol content and composition. From ABV verification to flavour profiling, VDK testing, and ethanol analysis in alcohol-free products, our instruments provide the precision and reliability needed for consistent results.
Want to learn more about choosing the right GC system for alcohol analysis? Download the 200 Series GC Buyers Guide.
Accurately measuring trace levels of ethanol in alcohol-free beer can be challenging. Using gas chromatography provides a direct, reliable %ABV result at levels below 0.05%, helping brewers confirm label claims and maintain compliance with confidence.
For standard-strength beer, gas chromatography provides fast and accurate %ABV results you can rely on for labelling, quality control, and duty reporting. Direct ethanol measurement ensures every batch meets specification without the uncertainty of density-based methods.
Cider presents extra challenges at trace alcohol levels due to sugars, acids, and pectins that distort density readings. Gas chromatography measures ethanol directly, giving clear, reliable results below 0.05% to support accurate alcohol-free labelling and product release.
In cider production, sugars, acids, and carbonation can all affect density-based alcohol readings. Gas chromatography measures ethanol directly, providing fast, repeatable %ABV results for duty calculations, labelling accuracy, and product consistency.
Flavour balance defines drink quality. Gas chromatography separates and quantifies key aroma compounds, helping brewers understand how ingredients, fermentation, and storage can all affect flavour consistency across every batch, even the same recipe.
Vicinal diketones (VDKs) such as diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione can affect flavour and stability if not properly monitored. Gas chromatography provides a reliable way to monitor VDK levels during fermentation and conditioning, ensuring each batch reaches the desired flavour profile.
Each of these alcohol analysis applications is supported by the Ellutia 200 Series GC, a compact, flexible gas chromatograph designed for accurate ethanol and volatile compound analysis in brewing and beverage production.
Compact
Fits easily into small lab spaces or production environments.
High Sensitivity
Detects ethanol and trace compounds down to parts per billion levels.
Fast Analysis
Typical runs complete in just a few minutes.
Flexible Configuration
Supports detectors, columns, and methods for alcohol, flavour, and VDK analysis.
Low Operating Cost
Eco friendly design using a heat exchanger system.
Simple Maintenance
Designed for straightforward upkeep and long-term reliability.
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The Buyers Guide explains how the 200 Series GC can be configured for alcohol, flavour, and VDK analysis across brewing and beverage production. It covers system options, key features, and practical examples of how gas chromatography fits into your workflow.
Learn how the system supports different alcohol analysis applications.
Compare configurations and detector options for your testing needs.
Understand setup, maintenance, and operating considerations for breweries and labs.
The 200 Series GC can measure ethanol in a wide range of products, including alcohol-free beer, cider, spirits, and kombucha. It’s used for ABV testing, volatile compound analysis, and flavour profiling to ensure consistent product quality.
Gas chromatography provides highly accurate results, even at trace ethanol levels. It measures ethanol directly, eliminating the errors that come from density-based methods, and provides %ABV readings with precision down to parts per billion.
Yes. The 200 Series GC is flexible enough to handle both alcohol-free and regular beverages. It’s ideal for verifying alcohol content in products like alcohol-free beer and cider, as well as in regular-strength drinks.
Typical analysis runs on the 200 Series GC take just a few minutes. Once the system is calibrated, results are available almost immediately, making it a fast and reliable tool for both quality control and production scheduling.
Yes, the 200 Series GC is compact, easy to set up, and user-friendly. Its compact size makes it ideal for both small-scale brewers and larger beverage producers.
You can download the Buyers Guide or contact our applications team for more detailed information about system configurations, setup, and the types of alcohol analysis it supports.
