Measuring the Color
of Beer
Crafting the perfect beer is an art. Beer enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike have a keen sense of what they want in a beer, and what they don’t. As a result, breweries must be meticulous in creating beers that not only taste great but also look appealing. HunterLab offers precise color measurement solutions that help beer brewers meet consumer expectations and comply with EBC (European Brewery Convention), ASBC (American Society of Brewing Chemists), and haze classification requirements.
Our innovative color-measuring spectrophotometers ensure the finished product is flawless and meets the standards the beer industry demands.
Why measure the color of beer?
Color and appearance measurements play a crucial part in the refining process of beer. This data helps to identify the optimum level of refinement before distribution. HunterLab spectrophotometers and quality control solutions provide accurate and consistent color and appearance data that can improve the efficiency and consistency of the beer production processes.
Beer manufacturers need color and appearance measurements to verify product quality. HunterLab manufactures premier spectrophotometers that can measure both the color and haze (turbidity) of beer simultaneously.
The HunterLab spectrophotometer can measure beer color against industry color scales, and indices can ensure that your brand reputation and profit margins are always in check. Make your quality assurance process simple with an easy-to-use modern interface, the latest data communication features, and all the pre-equipped color scales and indices you need.
It also comes with the new and improved color software, Essentials 2.0. Take precise and reliable color measurements in seconds with next-gen user-friendliness and seamlessly analyze multiple tristimulus and spectral data sets. It’s that powerful.
HunterLab’s spectrophotometer offers a faster and more modern method for color measurement. Since consumers select products by color, HunterLab helps beer manufacturers meet consumer expectations and regulatory requirements.
Rather than requiring expensive and hard-to-clean 1-in or 5.25-in transmittance cells, the HunterLab spectrophotometer enables small quantity sample measurements (as small as 10mm) in inexpensive transmittance cells and vials. With only 5 seconds per measurement, our unparalleled color measurement solution improves productivity and requires less sample material and less time on post-measurement cleaning. Take one small sample measurement and see your results in the scales and pathlengths that you need.
In short, HunterLab ensures the best value by offering the lowest total cost of ownership, lowest maintenance costs, lowest service costs, our renowned long instrument lifespan, and our stellar worldwide customer service.
Check out this solution for measuring the color of beer
This is the color measuring instrument for beer that our customers are having great success with:
The HunterLab Advantage
93 out of the top 100 global food and beverage companies in the world use HunterLab spectrophotometers because:
- 99.9% accurate and consistent color data in seconds
- Easy to use, measure, and clean
- Provides multiple results simultaneously – for instance color and haze
- Comply with industry standards easily with pre-equipped color scales and indices
- Simplifies Quality Control processes with minimal training required for operators
- Robust and Compact with industry-specific accessories
- Latest data communication features
- Global customer support
Understanding and utilizing spectrophotometric technology can seem daunting, but with the right tools and support, proper instrumentation can save valuable time and money. At HunterLab, we specialize in beverage sample measurement. Our spectrophotometers follow specific design elements intended to meet the needs and challenges of specific food and beverage markets, and our customer support team specializes in creating an ongoing relationship with the client.
Contact HunterLab today to learn more about our product options and our dedication to the world of color measurement.
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