The microbiology department offers
a range of analyses and services:

  • basic microbiological analysis of beer and its intermediate products, raw materials
  • assessment of yeast culture homogeneity
  • microscopic assessment of sediment in beer and determination of yeast count in unfiltered beer
  • identification of lactic acid bacteria and yeast at the genus level
  • assessment of the physiological state of yeast (acidification test)
  • microbiological survey of brewery operations with a focus on common contamination
  • monitoring of anaerobic contamination of brewery operations
  • training and consulting in the field of microbiological control of brewery operations
  • we ensure the storage of yeast strains and their contractual provision to the customer
  • comprehensive assessment of hygiene throughout the production process – from raw material preparation to the bottling line.

 

Project

Utilization of local yeast strains for the development of new recipes for “Czech wild ale” beers

Project with the working title Wilda. The aim was to find, isolate, and test yeast from orchards in the Ústí nad Labem Region that could form the basis for beer with a unique sensory profile. Three of the patented strains were used by the Zichovec brewery to produce beer.

INSPECTMET Project

The aim of the INSPECTMET project is to develop a standardized methodology for the interpretation of microbiological analysis results in beer, to establish limits for individual groups of beer-spoiling microorganisms, and to define measures for reducing the risk of contamination. The methodology will be intended for the laboratories of the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (CAFIA). The project is supported by the Czech-Moravian Association of Mini Breweries (ČMSMP), and the results will be presented to the professional public.

Brewer's yeast offer

Certification of cleaning agents

The experience of the staff and the equipment of the department
enable the preparation of pure cultures of brewer’s yeast:

  • in the form of slant agar
  • in the form of fermented wort (up to 5 l)
  • pressed yeast (RIBM95)
  • lyophilized yeast

On behalf of the Czech Association of Breweries and Malt Houses (ČSPS), we verify the quality of cleaning agents. These are agents used to clean beer lines in dispensing equipment or to clean beer glasses. Using the certification results will enable you to improve the quality and safety of cleaning beer glasses and beverage lines. The certificate is valid for 2 years. More about certified products →

Head of the microbiology laboratory

Ing. Petra Kubizniaková
+420 224 900 132

Researcher

Ing. Karel Fous
+420 224 900 142

Researcher

Ing. Katarína Majtán
+420 224 900 142