The method describes the procedure and criteria which should be considered in the visual examination of crowns on delivery prior use. Descriptors: Crown liner defects, Crown cork shell defects.
The determination of the liquid contents of filled kegs and casks. Descriptors: specific gravity, carbon dioxide in beer, full weight, empty weight.
It is necessary to use EBC Method 9.43.1 or 9.43.2
The visual determination of the internal and external base lacquer integrity of can bodies by estimation of the degree of deposition or coloration as well as providing a visual location of the exposure.
It is necessary to use EBC Method 11.17
The evaluation of the potential deleterious effect of can ends contamination on beer foam stability. Descriptors: Pass, Investigate, Fail.
It is necessary to use EBC Method 9.42
The determination of bottle seal integrity by gas or liquid loss, crimp tightness or torque, as a measure of any tendency for crowns or screw thread closures to loosen during storage or shipment. Values depend on bottle sealing surface and neck finish, threads finger tight, closure dimensions, finish and liner, strain release of neck or closure, top loading of bottles, product, length and conditions of storage. The report should include them all.
This test is a screening procedure to investigate the effect of plastic tubing upon aroma and taste of beer and for use within problem solvent related to off-flavour and taints. Descriptors: Length of tubing samples, plastic fittings, sample tabs, dispence line adapter.
It is necessary to use EBC Method 13.3, 13.4, 13.7 and 13.8
This method can be used to verify that either under or over filled bottles / cans are being rejected to comply with brand specifications and legal limits.