Consulting charges start at $160/hour and include travel and accommodation costs etc., when applicable off-site work is involved. Contact us for full details. Extended phone conversations where we add value beyond test result explanations are also considered under consulting arrangements.

Alcohol % by Volume and weight, and SG.

Note: Any sample that is over 12% ABV will be subjected to distillation and additional fees (see F02). If you anticipate that your product will be over 12%, please make a note on the request form– it helps expedite the process.

Volume Requirement: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL); Spirits: 1 x 500 mL

Notarized report of alcohol content – Alcohol % Volume and Weight, and SG.

Note: Any sample that is over 12% ABV will be subjected to distillation and additional fees (see F02). If you anticipate that your product will be over 12%, please make a note on the request form– it helps expedite the process.

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL); Spirits: 1 x 500 mL

Alcohol % By Volume and Weight, SG, Extracts, Calories, IBUs, Color and pH.

Volume Requirement: 2 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Alcohol % By Volume and Weight, SG, Extracts, Calories, Total Acidity, Color (@430 nm unless otherwise requested), and pH.

Volume Requirement: 2 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Alcohol % By Volume and Weight, SG, Attenuation, Original and Final Extract, Calories, Bittering Units, Color, Dissolved CO2 (without air), Free Amino Nitrogen (FAN), pH, Haze, Total Acidity, and Total Sulfur Dioxide.

Volume Requirement: 4 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Combines the CP05 chemical package with one full sensory panel evaluation – see CP11.

Volume Required: 6 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Ash, Bittering Units, Color, FAN,  SG, Original Extract, pH, Protein, Starch Content (Quantitative), Total Acidity, and Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, and Zinc. SG is tested to ensure that sample has not fermented during shipment. SHIP FROZEN!

Volume Requirement: 1 x 1 L (or 2 x 500 mL)

Alcohol % By Volume and Weight, Ash, pH, Sulfur Dioxide (Free, Fixed, and Total), Acidity (Volatile and Total), and Residual Extract.

Volume Required: 1 x 750 mL

Alcohol % By Volume and Weight, Acidity (Volatile and Total), Haze, Color (Absorbance 525), Higher Alcohols and Esters via GC, pH, and Residual Extracts/Total Solids.

Volume Required: 1 x 750 mL

Alcohol % Volume and Weight, SG, Attenuation, Calories, Total plate counts, CO2, pH, Color and Haze.

(All analyses can be completed at the Denver location; if you ship to Lexington, we will have to send out to Denver for TPC– additional shipping charges may be applied)

Volume Required: 4 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Single evaluations and multi-time/date evaluations offered. A full 40 attribute descriptive sensory profile with radar (spider) charts, bar charts, and sensory summary. Additional dates for same product aging (e.g., 30, 60, 120 days) offered at a discounted rate.

Volume Required: 2 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL) per sample per evaluation

For this and other forced-choice sensory tests please call for specifics.

Volume Required: 6 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL) per sample per evaluation

Rush services charges: 1.5 x’s cost for 48 hours turnaround when possible; available for in house testing only. Priority turnaround time pricing is denoted on each applicable test listing. Where not available, N/A is shown.

Samples to be distilled for analysis. Required for all samples above 12% ABV. Other samples, such as seltzers and cream-based products, may be subject to distillation at BDAS’s discretion.

Volume Required: 1 x 500 mL minimum

Samples requiring filtration or clarification prior to analysis.

Solid samples requiring grinding and emulsification prior to analysis

Extra reports or reports re-issued at a later date. For re-named samples, reports are only reissued on samples tested in previous 6 months.

Any special certificate document – prepared and notarized.

Purchase of samples, pickup fees, import fees etc., as required for testing. May include hourly rates for transport or travel time.

Rush shipping or mailing of documents, return of samples etc., as needed. May also include other processing or document preparation fees.

Some tests for nutritional items and other analytes will require a determination of the sample specific gravity for serving size conversion. The SG testing will automatically be added if needed.

Requests for reports written in a non-English language may involve translation fees. Translation is done digitally and may have contextually grammatical issues.

Late fees at current standard industry rates (1.5% per month, up to 18% annually) apply to invoices not paid within the current NET 15 days payment terms.

Report/data sent in Excel or other format.

Any one of the following: Acetaldehyde, Ethyl Acetate, Methanol, n-Propanol, Isobutanol, 1-Butanol, Active and Isoamyl Alcohols (Fusel Oils), and Furfural [Higher alcohols and esters]. Please denote on the request form what analyte you need.

Volume Required: 1 x 100 mL

“The “TTB-series”: Acetaldehyde, Ethyl Acetate, Methanol, n-Propanol, Isobutanol, 1-Butanol, Active and Isoamyl Alcohols (“Fusel oils”), Furfural. Samples over 10 Plato will required distillation. See F02 for applicable fees.

Volume Required: 100 mL (spirits); 1 x 500 mL (beer, cider, seltzer, RTDs)

Diacetyl in BEER samples. *See GC07 for diacetyl in spirits*

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

For analytes not listed, please contact BDAS.

Diacetyl in spirits.

Volume Required: 1 x 100 mL

Hop Acid Profile: Alpha Acids (Humulone, Cohumulone, Adhumulone), Beta Acids, Moisture.

Amount Required: 50 g

Hop Oil Profile: Alpha humulene, Alpha pinene, Beta Caryophyllene, Beta pinene, Beta-Myrcene, Citronellol, Farnesene, Geraniol, Limonene, and Linalool

Amount Required: 200 g

Total Hop Oil Content

Amount Required: 200 g

Moisture, extract, and color.

Amount Required: 1 Kg

Moisture, friability, fine extract, β-glucan, FAN, diastatic power (DP), α-amylase, color, filtration time, clarity and pH.

Amount Required: 1 Kg

Moisture, assortment, friability, fine extract, coarse extract, F/C difference, β-glucan, FAN, soluble protein, S/T, DP, α-amylase, color, filtration time, clarity, pH and viscosity.

Amount Required: 1 Kg

Diastatic Power & α-amylase.

Amount Required: 1 Kg

Leading indicator of malt quality.

Amount Required: 250 g

Total Plate Counts on 5 media (aerobic and anaerobic). General descriptors of cell morphology included.

Volume Required: 2 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

DNA Sequencing of ITS (Internal Transcribed Spacer) region for yeast species/strain typing.

Isolated colonies only. If isolated colonies are not provided, an MC01 will need to be performed.

Species identification via DNA sequencing.

Isolated colonies only. If isolated colonies are not provided, an MC01 will need to be performed.

Real Time PCR detection of Lactic Acid Bacteria (Lactobacillus and Pediococcus), Anaerobic Spoilage Bacteria (Megasphaera and Pectinatus), and Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Real Time PCR detection and differentiation yeasts commonly isolated from beer, including Saccharomyces*, Brettanomyces, Pichia, Candida, Rhodotorula, Hanseniaspora, Klyveromyces, and Debaromyces species. Full listing available upon request.

*S. c. var. diastaticus detected and identified individually.

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Real Time PCR detection and differentiation bacteria commonly isolated from beer, including Lactobacillus, Pediococcus, Megasphaera, Pectinatus, and Enterobacter species. Bacteria identified as single species or small groups. Also detects the yeasts S. c. var. diastaticus and Pichia anomala. Full listing available upon request.

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Calcium, Iron, Magnesium and Zinc.

Volume Required: 1 x 100 mL

Calcium, Potassium, and Iron

Volume Required: 1 x 100 mL

Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury

Volume Required: 1 x 100 mL

Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphate, Potassium, Sodium, Sulfate and Zinc.

Volume Required: 1 x 100 mL

Single metal/mineral. Please denote on request form which metal/mineral is needed.

Volume Required: 1 x 100 mL

Choose any 4 standard metals/minerals. Please denote on the request form which metals/minerals are needed.

Volume Required: 1 x 100 mL

Alcohol % By Volume and Weight, SG, Real and Original Extracts, Real and Apparent Degrees of Fermentation and ash corrected calories. Ash correction is the determination of total inorganic content (minerals; does not contribute to calories) via evaporation and combustion.

Volume Required: 2 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Alcohol % By Volume and Weight, Ash, Calories, Original and Final Extract, Protein, and Total Carbohydrates.

*Alcohol, extract, protein, and ash data are needed to accurately calculate calories and carbohydrates.

Volume Required: 2 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Alcohol % By Volume and Weight, Ash, Calories, Original and Final Extract, Protein, Total Carbohydrates, and Sodium.

*Alcohol, extract, protein, and ash data are needed to accurately calculate calories and carbohydrates.

Volume Required: 2 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Alcohol % By Volume and Weight, Ash, Calories, Original and Final Extract, Protein, Total Carbohydrates, and Total Sugars (grams/serving; reported as individual simple-sugars and sum (total) of sugars; via HPLC).

*Alcohol, extract, protein, and ash data are needed to accurately calculate calories and carbohydrates.

Volume Required: 2 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Alcohol % By Volume and Weight, Ash, Calories, Original and Final Extract, Protein, and Total Carbohydrates, plus Sodium and Total Sugars (grams/serving; reported as individual simple-sugars and sum (total) of sugars; via HPLC).

*Alcohol, extract, protein and ash data are needed to accurately calculate calories and carbohydrates.

Volume Required: 2 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Alcohol % By Volume and Weight, Ash, Calories, Original and Final Extract, Protein, Total Carbohydrates, Sodium, Total Sugars (grams/serving; reported as individual simple-sugars and sum (total) of sugars; via HPLC), and Total Fats.

*Alcohol, extract, protein, and ash data are needed to accurately calculate calories and carbohydrates.

Required Volume: 2 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Alcohol % By Volume and Weight, Ash, Calories, Original and Final Extract, Protein, Total Carbohydrates, Sodium, Total Sugars (grams/serving; reported as individual simple-sugars and sum (total) of sugars; via HPLC), Total Fat, and Total Fiber.

NOTE: MUST REQUEST BOTH N06 & N12 FOR FDA MANDATED TESTING. A fatty acid profile (N12) will only be completed if fat is found in the sample via acid-hydrolysis method.

*Alcohol, extract, protein, and ash data are needed to accurately calculate calories and carbohydrates.

Volume Required: 4 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Alcohol % By Volume and Weight, Real and Original Extracts, Real and Apparent Degrees of Fermentation and Approximate Calories (not ash corrected, see N00 for ash corrected calories).

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Total Inorganic (mineral) content via evaporation and combustion.

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Total Protein by Kjeldahl digestion.

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Simple Sugars Profile: Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose, Maltose, Lactose. Applicable fees (F09) may apply if grams/serving is required and specific gravity is not included in other testing.

Sample Required:  1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

HPLC-RI analysis of Allulose (add on to N10 only).

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

HPLC-RI analysis of Erythritol (add on to N10).

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Total Fats analysis via acid hydrolysis.

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Total, Saturated, Unsaturated and Trans fat, and a Lipid profile via GC-FID (FAME). Mandatory for nutritional labeling on all samples containing more than 0.5 g/serving total fats.

Fat must be tested via acid hydrolysis before a fatty acid profile can be completed. If only N12 is requested, N11 will be automatically added.

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Total dietary fiber via enzymatic and gravimetric method.

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Testing for sugar alcohols (sorbitol, xylitol, and mannitol).

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Several vitamins can be tested for, but each vitamin is specifically priced. Denote on the service request form which vitamin you are requesting. Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D3 are the most requested; please call or email for other vitamin pricing.

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Special projects agreed to by both parties will incur project-specific charges. Basic project fees start at $100/hour for set up and research work (See also retainer fees, RF below). Specific materials required will be purchased and billed for as will time spent collecting or delivery of samples etc.

Extensive projects and certain legal cases will incur retainer fees dependent upon the estimated total project or case research and reporting costs.

IBU’s – spectrophotometric via isooctane extraction.

Volume Requierd: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Benzene testing

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

These tests can only be added on when part of additional testing here at BDAS, LLC. A minimum of five samples is usually required to cover cost.

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Spectrophotometric – Beer at A430 Spirits at A525 Std. Ref Method (SRM) units. If a different absorbance value is needed, please denote on the request form.

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Volumes of Dissolved CO2 (Zahm and Nagel).

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Volumes of Dissolved CO2 with Air and Headspace determination [Content of CO2 by weight also possible – required for some cider regulations]

Volume Required: 2 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Bottles or Cans [Density and sample container weights determined for assessments.]

Volume Required: 2 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Free Amino/Yeast Assimilable Nitrogen (ninhydrin-spectrophotometric).

Volume Required: 1 x 100 mL

Caffeine determined via HPLC.

Volume Required: 1 x 100 mL

Quantitative test of gluten via Ridascreen Gliadin ELISA test, reported as ppm (parts per million).

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Sample Haze/clarity determination (NTU or EBC units).

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Ethyl carbamate testing for spirit samples.

Volume Required: 1 x 100 mL

Standard reference method – pH meter.

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Total (colorimetric – spectrophotometric).

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Direct reading vs. distillation value (measured via Rudolph densitometer) and total solids via distillation residuals.

Volume Required: 1 x 750 mL

Obscuration value via dry down and ABV direct reading via Rudolph densitometer. Sample must contain less than 600 mg/100 mL of solids and be 80-100 proof to use this method. See T15 is sample falls outside of this range.

Volume Required: 1 x 750 mL bottle

Foam Stability (foam sigma in seconds reported).

Volume Required: 2 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

UV-visible scan – 220 to 1000 nanometers.

Volume Required: 1 x 50 mL

Sorbic acid via HPLC.

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Pararosaniline – spectrophotometric. Typically used for beer and malt-based samples.

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Aeration/Oxidation method. Typically used for wines, some seltzers, wine based RTD beverages, or any beverage with added sulfites.

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Determination of Beta-Asarone, Coumarin, and Thujone via HPLC-MS/MS

Volume Required: 150 mL

Expressed as lactic in beer, tartaric in wine, acetic in spirits, and citric in seltzers, unless otherwise requested. Price includes SG determination.

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Expressed as acetic, unless otherwise specified.

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Detection of Dimethyl Sulfide (DMS) and other sulfur compounds (hydrogen sulfide, carbon disulfide, methyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, dimethyl disulfide, diethyl sulfide, methyl thioacetate, diethyl disulfide, and ethyl thioacetate).

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Detection of Dimethyl Sulfide (DMS) and other sulfur compounds (hydrogen sulfide, carbon disulfide, methyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, dimethyl disulfide, diethyl sulfide, methyl thioacetate, diethyl disulfide, and ethyl thioacetate).

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Dextrin profile via HPLC. Glucose, maltose, maltotriose, maltotetraose, glycerol, lactic acid, and acetic acid reported.

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Includes acetic, glucuronic, gluconic, malic, lactic, citric, succinic, and tartaric acid.

Volume Required: 1 x 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)

Alkalinity, Calcium, Chloride, Conductivity, Fluoride, Iron, Hardness, Magnesium, Manganese, Nitrate, pH, Sodium, Sulfate and Total Dissolved Solids.

Volume Required: 2 x 1 L