Gas Chromatography Buyers Guide for Brewers
Bringing testing in-house can feel like a big step.
See how gas chromatography fits into brewing workflows and what it can do for your beer. Learn how it supports ABV checks, flavour consistency, and diacetyl control, and what running these tests on your own schedule looks like in practice.
In-House Testing
Run ABV, flavour, and diacetyl checks when you need them. Make release decisions without waiting for external lab reports.
Clear Results
Understand how gas chromatography turns a small beer sample into measurable values for ethanol, esters, aldehydes, and VDKs.
Straightforward Setup
Get a clear view of space, equipment, gases, and training. See what bringing a 200 Series GC into your brewery looks like in practice.
Inside the Buyers Guide
The buyers guide explains how gas chromatography fits into day-to-day brewing work. It shows what the Ellutia 200 Series GC measures, how the methods run, and what routine testing looks like on a brewery bench. The aim is to help you understand your options and decide if in-house analysis supports your beer quality and release schedule.
GC Basics
An easy explanation of how separation and detection work, and what GC can measure in beer and cider products.
Applications
A breakdown of the main testing areas: ABV, flavour volatiles, diacetyl, and nitrosamines.
Configuration
Clear guidance on detectors, columns, and method choices, and how they relate to different testing goals.
Setup
A look at installation, space needs, gases, training, and what the first few weeks usually involve.
Workflow
How samples move from preparation to report, and what routine testing looks like for different product types.
Costs & ROI
Realistic points on outsourcing fees, time saved, and how in-house checks can support quality and production flow.
Download to Learn More
Get a clear overview of how gas chromatography fits into brewing. See what the 200 Series GC measures, how the methods work, and what running in-house testing looks like day to day.
Download the Buyers Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is this guide for?
Breweries that want a clear view of how in-house testing could support their production. It suits anyone comparing external lab work with running routine checks on site.
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Do I need technical experience to understand it?
No. The information is written in clear language. It explains how gas chromatography works, what it measures, and what the first steps look like if you choose to bring testing in-house.
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Does it explain installation and setup?
Yes. It outlines space requirements, gases, training, and what happens during delivery so you have a realistic view of what getting started involves.
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Will it help me compare system options?
Yes. It covers detector choices, column types, and configuration options so you can see how each setup relates to specific brewery needs.


