Lab Services

Your lab, on call.

We're a cadre of TTB-certified chemists and microbiologists in your back pocket. Share samples, get results, get answers. Here to make your life just a little easier.

Lab Services Request Form

Beer Specs

  • Estimating alcohol by gravity measurements can be unreliable for fruited or barrel-aged beer. Ensure label compliance with our TTB-certified analysis, using our Anton Paar Beer ME with DMA 4500 M, to determine the alcohol by volume (%v/v) and specific gravity of your beer. Additional extracts are available upon requests (Extracts, LAB-007).

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $61/sample

  • Determines specific gravity, apparent extract, real extract, original extract, apparent degree of fermentation, and real degree of fermentation using an Anton Paar Alcolyzer Beer ME with DMA 4500 M. ASBC Method: Beer-4G. TTB Certified. Additional extracts available upon request.

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $61/sample

  • Dialing in the bitterness of a pilsner, or any beer? Establish consistent hop utilization by measuring total hop bittering compounds, reported as Bitterness Units (BUs)

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $50/sample

  • Titratable Acidity (TA) is used to quantify the number of organic acids in a product, for beer this is assumed to be lactic acid. pH Acidity is TTB Certified ASBC Methods: Beer-8 and Beer-9

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $31/sample

  • Determine calories using real extract and alcohol measurements. ASBC Method: Beer-33

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $31/sample

  • A common yeast performance issue is inadequate nitrogen. Tracking Free Amino Nitrogen (FAN) can help determine if additional yeast nutrient is needed. Results reported as FAN (mg/L) in wort or beer using a spectrophotometer. ASBC Method: Wort-12A

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $86/sample

  • Polyphenols in beer can lead to undesired chill haze and astringency. Determines total polyphenols (TP, mg/L) in beer using spectrophotometer. ASBC Method: Beer-35

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $86/sample

  • Protein content in beer determines foam retention, mouthfeel, and play an important role in colloidal haze. Results are collected using a spectrophotometer and reported as total protein content by weight (%, w/w); note that PVPP stabilized beer will require an additional Total Polyphenol analysis for accuracy. ASBC Method: Beer-11C

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $86/sample

  • Determine the consistency of your hazy IPAs or check for chill haze in your lagers. The level of haze/turbidity is reported as Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTUs), as well as the absorbance value ratios S25/S0 and S90/S0, using an Anton Paar HazeQC Me. 

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $33/sample

Flavor Profiling

  • This method bundles LAB-017 (VDKs) and LAB-027 (Beer Volatiles) to capture the complete profile of your finished beer. Measures diacetyl, aldehydes, esters, and alcohol using GC-ECD and GC-MS. 

    ASBC Method: Beer-25, (modified) Beer-48. 

    Please keep samples cold during shipment. All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted.

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $247/sample

  • Designed to measure beer volatiles (aldehydes, esters, and alcohols) in finished beer samples. Developed for our R&D program, our adapted method uses GCMS to report acetaldehyde, ethyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isoamyl acetate in the ppm range. 

    ASBC Method: (modified) Beer-48. 
    Please keep samples cold during shipment. 

    Additional flavor compounds may be identified using this method, upon request

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $165/sample

  • Our GC-ECD method will report diacetyl concentration in ppb. ASBC Method: Beer-25 if sending sample that is prior to packaging, please keep samples cold. 

    When ordering, please specify one of the following in "service requested" 
    1. As-Is: the measured diacetyl levels in the beer (usually good for packaged samples)

    2. Total: the full potential diacetyl measurement if the beer was to warm or oxygenate (usually good for fermenter samples) 

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $121/sample

Microbiology

  • A good catch-all media for bacterial contaminants. Great for monitoring packaging-line hygeine and environmental/water samples. clearing/color change of the media can be used to identify acid producing bacteria. ASBC Methods: Microbiological Controls 2 and 5. Turnaround time is 3 days.

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $39/sample

  • A media tailored for growing lactobacillus, it is used to identify some of the more problematic beer spoilers. The addition of cycloheximide suppresses the growth of brewing yeast. ASBC Methods: Microbiological Controls 2 and 5. Turnaround time is 5 days. 

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $39/sample

  • A go to if you are experiencing hyperattenuation and/or overcarbonation in packaged product and suspect a diastatic yeast contamination. Our optimized LCSM recipe provides the greatest sensitivity to a wide range of STA1+ yeast strains. ASBC Methods: Microbiological Controls 2 and 5. Turnaround time is 3 days.

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $37/sample

  • Different brewing strains show distinct colony morphology and color on this media making it a great option for monitoring the purity of your yeast and testing for yeast cross contamination. ASBC Methods: Microbiological Controls 2 and 5. Turnaround time is 4 days. 

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $37/sample

  • A method for a quick characterization of a bacterial contaminant. Gram and Catalase status can narrow in on whether the bacterial colony may pose risk as a beer spoiler. ASBC Methods: Microbiological Control 3. Turnaround time is immediately after incubation. 

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $28/sample

  • An assay to detect the presence of the STA1+ gene in diastatic S. cerevisiae strains. The STA1 gene encodes the enzymes that breaks down starch, resulting in re-fermentation and overcarbonated packaged product. We recommend a combination of LCSM plating and PCR for the detection of STA1+ diastatic yeast. Turnaround time is 3 days. 

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $72/sample

  • If you have a recurrent contamination or have isolated a wild bacteria/yeast and want to know what species it is, direct colony sequencing is the way to go. Turnaround time is 10-14 days. 

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $176/sample

Strain Banking

  • Bank your own private strain with us. From house strains to wild captures, we'll store your yeast culture to propagate at your request. 

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $150/sample

NA

  • Our recommendation for anyone starting in the non-alcoholic market, this 
    includes every NABLAB analysis our lab has to offer. The ultimate test in nonalcoholic quality and product stability; this suite includes our forced fermentation analysis, NA micro testing bundle, and Propper Chiber interaction testing. 


    Turnaround time is 7-10 business days. 

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $242/sample

  • Great for NA stability testing, with results in 7-10 business days. Forced 
    fermentation analysis includes pre and post analysis with services listed below:


    ABV (LAB-009)
    pH (LAB-006)
    Extracts (LAB-007) 

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $92/sample

  • Testing for hygiene indicators indicating potential for food safety issues. In NA beer products, any bacteria detected post-stabilization (pasteurization) via a positive result on these plates would indicate that the process controls are not effective, and further food pathogen testing is required.

     

    Turnaround time is 2 business days

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $37/sample

  • Ensure your non-alcoholic products remain non-alcoholic by reducing the risk of hyperattenuation and/or overcarbonation. Maltose (+) plating tests for crosscontamination with brewing yeast or contamination of any wild yeast that would lead to alcohol production/gassing.

     

    Turnaround time is 4 business days

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $37/sample

  • Ensure product suitability through our interaction testing with Propper Chiber. Reports the 24 hour haze analysis and sediment formation as NTUs (the level of haze/turbidity). Please state if your product is meant to be stored cold or at ambient temperatures

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $33/sample

  • Ensure your non-alcoholic products remain non-alcoholic and shelf-stable through screening for total bacteria, total yeast, maltose-positive yeast, and hygeine indicators. A positive result on any of these plates could indicate that process controls are not effective, and further food pathogen testing may be required and/or the batch needs to be destroyed.

    Turnaround time is 5 business days


    Reports:
    Total Yeast Count via YPD
    Total Bacteria Count via LMDA+
    Maltose(+) Yeast Count
    Enterobacteriaceae Coun

    All services require an estimated sample volume of 12oz/355mL, unless otherwise noted

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    $160/sample

“We really love working with Omega. Every order is delivered on time, the yeast is always fresh and reliable, plus their staff is super knowledgeable and always willing to help.”

Sean Nolan, Honest Weight Artisan Beer

“I can’t thank you guys enough for providing us with yeast. You have reduced my stress levels dramatically. Not that you guys need it by now but I have been throwing out recommendations left and right. I look forward to trying out more strains as time goes on.”

Jonathan Mullens, Broad Ripple Brewpub

“Omega Yeast has always been very responsive and helpful with any of our questions and is consistently selling clean and reliable yeast. They're a great partner to have!”

Brian Pawola, Pollyanna Brewing Co

Let’s talk fermentation

Whether you're brewing at scale or exploring new products, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to our team. We’re ready to help.