Microbial Analysis of Wine & Juice
BWGA offers the following Microbial analyses:
Microscan (50mL sample size - $32)
Samples are examined microscopically and observed for yeast, bacteria, or other small particles. Intended as a starting point for further analysis or treatment.
Bottle Sterility (750mL/finished package - $45)
Flow cytometry will verify the effectiveness of your bottling line filtration or Velcorin dosing program. Filtered wine can be analyzed immediately after bottling. A 30-day waiting period is recommended for Velcorin-dosed wine.
Yeast Cell Count and Viability (50mL sample size - $65)
Flow cytometry for accurate counts of yeast as well as percent viability.
Bacteria Cell Count and Viability (50mL sample size - $65)
Flow cytometry for accurate counts of bacteria as well as percent viability.
Bundle with Yeast Cell Count and Viability - $120
Bacteria Characterization (50mL sample size - $45)
Add this on to Cell Count to determine the Gram-positive or Gram-negative status of the bacterial population. (Acetobacter, for example, is Gram-negative, while ML bacteria and lactic contaminants are Gram-positive.)
DNA Analysis (50mL sample size - $66)
PCR analysis by Veriflow for the DNA of Brettanomyces Bruxellensis
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