- 24/10/2018
- 510
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.1.1 - Dry Heat Sterilisation
A laboratory method for the sterilisation of utensils which should be kept dry and are resistant to high temperature. Descriptors: dry heat sterilisation, hot dry air
ANALYTICA EBC
- 24/10/2018
- 533
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.1.2 - Autoclaving
A laboratory method for sterilisation of materials which can withstand moist heat. Descriptors: autoclaving, autoclave
- 24/10/2018
- 536
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.1.3 - Intermittent Sterilisation (Tyndallisation)
A laboratory method for sterilisation of media with constituents which will decompose if exposed to temperatures above 100 °C. Descriptors: intermittent sterilisation (tyndallisation), bacterial spores, steam chamber.
It is necessary to use EBC Microbiology 2.1.2
- 24/10/2018
- 545
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.1.4 - Pasteurisation
A general method for stabilising fluids like media, beer or wort which should not be exposed to temperatures above 100 °C in tightly closed vessels. Descriptors: pasteurisation, kill microorganisms by heat, Pasteurisation Units, tunnel pasteuriser for bottled beer, PU.
It is necessary to use EBC Microbiology 2.1.2
- 24/10/2018
- 468
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.1.5 - Sterile Filtration
A laboratory method for the sterilisation of large volumes of heat sensitive liquids. The liquid must not contain particles which block the pores of the membrane. Descriptors: sterile filtration, removal of microorganisms, pore size, pressure filtration, vacuum filtration.
- 24/10/2018
- 487
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.0 - General Rules for Hygienic Sampling
Descriptors: hygienic sampling, secondary contamination, microbiological sampling, flaming, steaming, rinsing with alcohol.
- 24/10/2018
- 452
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.1.1 - Sampling by Diaphragm Samplers
Aseptic sampling from tanks or pipelines through rubber diaphragms. Descriptors: hypodermic needle, safest of all methods with regard to aseptic sampling, sample fitting.
- 24/10/2018
- 446
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.1.2 - Sampling by Plug Type Sample Cocks
Aseptic sampling from tanks or pipelines through plug type sample cocks.
- 25/10/2018
- 461
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.1.3 - Sampling by Valves
Aseptic sampling from tanks and pipelines through valve type samplers.
- 25/10/2018
- 503
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.1.4 - On-Line Sampling by Membrane Filtration
On line membrane filtration to collect oxygen tolerant microorganisms from a standardised, limited volume or through a bypass for a certain time. Descriptors: filterable liquid samples, membrane filter, pore size
- 25/10/2018
- 452
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.1.5 - Counterpressure Sampling
Aseptic sampling without losing CO2. Descriptors: Counterpressure Sampling, shelf life of bulk beer.
It is necessary to use EBC Microbiology 2.2.1.2
- 25/10/2018
- 479
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.1.6 - Sampling for Yeast Cell Counts
Collection of samples for the determination of the number of brewers' yeast cells (i.e. for an analysis of physical rather than microbiological characteristics). Descriptors: Sampling for Yeast Cell Counts, Copper sulphate
- 25/10/2018
- 490
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.2.1 - Sampling of Thick Yeast from Open Vessels
Aseptic sampling from the top of an open vessel. Descriptors: sampling of thick pitching yeast
- 25/10/2018
- 464
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.2.2 - Sampling of Thick Yeast from Closed Vessels
Aseptic sampling of thick yeast from a tank. Descriptors: sampling of thick pitching yeast from closed vessels, diaphragm, valve, sample cock.
It is necessary to use EBC Microbiology 2.2.1.2, 2.2.1.3 and 2.2.1.1
- 25/10/2018
- 464
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.2.3 - Sampling of Compressed Yeast
Aseptic collection of dry yeast samples.
- 25/10/2018
- 425
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.3.1 - Sampling of Water from Taps
Aseptic sampling of water from existing taps. Descriptors: raw water, processed water
- 25/10/2018
- 465
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.3.2 - Sampling of Water from Wells
Sampling from wells where no tap exists. Descriptors: raw water.
- 25/10/2018
- 441
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.3.3 - Sampling of Open Water Reservoirs
Aseptic sampling from large tanks which are accessible only from the top. Descriptors: raw water, open water reservoirs
- 25/10/2018
- 460
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.3.4 - Neutralisation of Chlorinated Water
Preparation of sampling flasks for neutralisation of chlorine. Descriptors. chlorinated raw water, chlorine disinfectants, sodium thiosulphate
- 25/10/2018
- 499
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.4.1 - Sampling of Contaminants from Compressed Gases
Aseptic collection of microorganisms from process gases. Descriptors. sampling of contaminants from compressed gases, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, air, "bubble" bottle.
It is necessary to use EBC Microbiology 4.6.3
- 25/10/2018
- 420
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.4.2 - Sampling of Contaminants from Atmospheric Air
Collection of microorganisms from atmospheric air. Descriptors: air in yeast rooms, packing halls, microbiological laboratories, air and dust-borne microorganisms
- 25/10/2018
- 411
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.5.1 - Sampling of Washed Bottles, New Bottles and Cans
Aseptic collection of bottles before the filling machine. Descriptors: cleaning control, returnable bottles, one-way (non returnable) bottles, cans for flash pasteurised beer.
It is necessary to use EBC Microbiology 2.3.2, 2.3.2.1 and 2.3.2.2
- 25/10/2018
- 404
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.5.2 - Sampling from Filling Machine
Sampling for hygiene monitoring of filling machines. This method is applicable to bottling and canning machines used in flash pasteurization or aseptic filling operations. Descriptors: collection control.
- 25/10/2018
- 390
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.5.3 - Sampling from Crowner
Sampling for cleaning control of crowners. Descriptors: seaming machines, flash pasteurised beer.
- 25/10/2018
- 531
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.5.4 - Rinse Water from Kegs and Casks
Rinsing for cleaning control. Descriptors: water from kegs and casks.
- 25/10/2018
- 450
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.5.5 - Rinse Water from Tanks and Pipes, etc
Aseptic collection of last rinse water for cleaning control. Descriptors: tanks, pipes
- 25/10/2018
- 422
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.5.6 - Swab Tests
Swabbing for cleaning control. Descriptors: swab test, surface control, swab stick.
- 25/10/2018
- 397
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.2.5.7 - Anaerobic Sample Handling
Sampling techniques allowing detection of strict anaerobic bacteria such as Pectinatus and Megasphaera. Descriptors: anaerobic sample handling.
- 25/10/2018
- 484
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.3.1 - Dilution of Samples
A dilution technique for samples which are expected to contain too many microorganisms for immediate plating, i.e. more than 1,000 cfu per ml. Descriptors: dilution of samples, cell concentration, dilution series
- 25/10/2018
- 436
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- Microbiological Techniques
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- 2011
2.3.2.1 - Laboratory Membrane Filtration Technique
A laboratory filtration technique for liquid samples which contain too few microorganisms for the detection by plating methods, i.e. less than 1 colony forming unit per ml. Descriptors: for water, filtered beer, soft drinks, mambrane filtration, membrane filter, pore size.