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

 

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.

Consortium of wine microorganisms

This is an enological preparation that helps increase sensory diversity and authenticity, allowing winemakers to work better with the concept of terroir. The consortium is supplied in lyophilized form in a vacuum-sealed package. The application of the consortium is similar to that of conventional wine yeasts. For more information, please contact us.

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