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PROTECT YOUR BEER, PROTECT YOUR BRAND.

Game Changing Beer Quality Solutions for Actionable Results

bioMérieux has more than 60 years of expertise in microbiological diagnostics. We shifted the paradigm of PCR in breweries in 2014, making it practical for any size brewery to use PCR as a proactive screening tool. As the market leader with 10+ years of proven beer quality expertise, we’re continuing our tradition of investing in the brewing industry by creating innovations made for brewers with brewers.

Partnering For Proactive Solutions

The quality of your Quality Program matters. We combine onsite rapid PCR microbiology solutions with advanced genomic services and a suite of field services including onsite training and root cause analysis.

We are proud to be a true partner to the brewing industry, helping brewers move from simple test results to in-depth, actionable insights. Have a complex problem you can’t solve? We’d love to take a crack at it. By partnering with global beverage manufacturers and focusing on innovation, we’re developing onsite detection solutions and augmented diagnostic services for spoilage organisms, quality indicators, and pathogens. From hand-in-hand consulting to the development of custom assays, we won’t back down from any challenge.

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Our PCR System

Using GENE-UP

GENE-UP®

Our beer quality assays are run on the GENE-UP® system:

  • RT-PCR based molecular diagnostic system for the detection of microbes in food, beverage, raw materials and the production environment
  • 5-Channel Multiplex qPCR Thermocycler, run 1-96 samples at a time
  • Universal cycling conditions to run bacteria and yeast screens simultaneously
  • Includes user-friendly routine software for bioMérieux assays, open software for custom assay design, remote support tools, and exportable data reporting
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Molecular Test Kits

GENE-UP® PRO BREW

Compatible with a wide range of beer styles and yeast slurry matrices, GENE-UP® PRO BREW detect bacterials and yeast contaminants well before conventional methods.

  • Streamlined workflows and format
  • Results in 3 hours after sampling
  • Detects <1 cell/mL with 48-hour enrichment
  • Novel biomarker for diastatic activity 
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Advanced Spoilage Investigation & Prevention

Using GENE-UP

SMARTBIOME™

SMARTBIOME™ is an innovative solution combining high-precision DNA analysis, advanced bioinformatics, data science, an exclusive spoilers' knowledge base and expert consulting.

  • Investigate issues, establish traceability, and determine the root cause
  • Make informed decisions
  • Optimize processes for better risk management
  • Implement effective risk prevention measures
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As a member of the Brewers Association, we are proud to promote and protect American craft brewers.

   

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True Cost of Quality in Pharma QC Webinar

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Unlock The Secrets of Your Brewery's Microbiome: Metagenomics 101

This must-watch webinar is designed to elevate your approach to quality assurance. Discover how metagenomics goes beyond traditional PCR kits with Microbiome Discovery, giving you deeper insights into contamination risks, root cause investigations, and overall product integrity.

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CASE STUDY

How Victory Brewing Company Elevated Brewing Quality Assurance with GENE-UP® PRO BREW

To meet the demands of rapid growth and evolving production needs, Victory Brewing  recently upgraded to GENE-UP® PRO BREW. This advanced solution delivers multiplex results in under 3 hours, providing actionable data with minimal hands-on time. Download the case study to learn how they save time and money, while developing a true "risk profile" for each of their beers.

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ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Beer Spoiler Management: How to Mitigate Risk with Game Changing Solutions and Service

This webinar explores how you can enhance your quality program with game-changing solutions and advanced genomic approaches for detecting and eradicating beer spoilers in your production environment.

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