Test kit for rapid analysis of all beer spoilage lactic acid bacteria
and specifically of L. brevis

VIT® Beer is the most frequently used fast bacteria detection system in breweries worldwide. Its specificity and reliability combined with its simple handling and outstanding analysis have established VIT® Beer's leading role.
VIT® Beer plus L. brevis unequivocally detects all members of beer-spoiling lactic acid bacteria including the most common Lactobacillus brevis in one test run.
In comparison with conventional methods VIT® Beer plus L. brevis allows time savings of four to five days It can be applied in all important stages of the brewing process: filtrate and non-filtrate area including yeast propagation.

The kit is an ideal complement to our VIT® Beer Megasphaera/Pectinatus

The analysis is easy to conduct – only few minutes hands-on time. The results are provided within 3 hours. Evaluation is performed by using a fluorescence microscope. All essential consumables required for analyses are contained in the kit. Package size: 25 analyses.

Analysis can be performed with following samples:

• Isolates (directly)
• Liquid enrichments (directly)
• Beer and beer based drinks (short pre-enrichment)
• Hygienic samples (short pre-enrichment)

Send us also your sample for analysis: Detection of all beer-spoiling lactic acid bacteria and especially L. brevis.

Alternatively, we are able to conduct a fast and complete VIT® beer screening.