This method describes how to determine the epichlorohydrin content of drinking water using solid-phase extraction.
Drinking water intended for use as an ingredient in the production of beer (brewing liquor) or other foods
Epichlorohydrin is separated from a water sample by means of solid-phase extraction and is determined using gas chromatography with mass spectrometric detection (MS). Alternatively, an electron capture detector (ECD) can be employed.
This method describes how to determine iso-α-acids, α-acids and β-acids in isomerized pellets by means of reverse phase high pressure liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC).
Isomerized pellets intended for use in beer brewing or elsewhere in the food industry
The bitter substances in isomerized hop pellets contain a substantial amount of iso-α-acids; however, in addition to these, non-isomerized α-acids and β-acids are also present. In order to determine their content, a specific method is required.
After milling, the substances in question are extracted from the isomerized pellets using a diethyl ether/methanol mixture and a hydrochloric acid solution. The iso-α-acids, α-acids and β-acids dissolved in the ether phase are separated using reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) and an elution gradient. They are then measured spectrophotometrically at wavelengths of 270 nm (iso-α-acids) and 314 nm (α-acids and β-acids).
Hop products with isomerized or reduced iso α-acids intended for use in beer brewing or elsewhere in the food industry
Hop products with isomerized or reduced iso α-acids are dissolved with methanol. The bitter acids are separated through reverse phase high-pressure liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) and isocratic elution. They are then measured at a wavelength of 270 nm.
Standardized extraction process with potassium hydrogen phthalate at pH 4.0 for use with filter media/filter aids.
Suitable for all common filter media/filter aids.
Elements (cations) from filter media/filter aids are extracted for determination using AAS, ICP-OES or ICP-MS at a pH 4.0.
Determination of the soluble extract in wet spent grain obtained by pressing
Wet spent grain
Wet spent grain is pressed using a manual press.
Determination of the quantity of solids in wort
unboiled lauter wort in the kettle, cast-out wort, wort at the midpoint of cooling (upstream from plate chiller)
The solids are separated at approx. 85 °C by means of filtration and are determined through weighing.