Brewing analytics, notes & guides
Practical reads on beer quality control, lab testing, and getting the most out of the Beer-o-Meter.
What Is DMS in Beer And Why You Should Care
DMS (Dimethyl Sulfide) is a sulfur-based compound that can make your beer taste like cooked corn, boiled vegetables, tomato soup, or even canned cabbage - not the vibe you want in a crisp lager or smooth ale.
What Is pH in Beer And Why It Matters
When you're brewing beer, pH might sound like just another number-but it's actually one of the most important things to keep an eye on. It affects how your beer tastes, how it looks, and even how well it ferments.
Why FAN Matters in Brewing
FAN (Free Amino Nitrogen) is the main food source for yeast during fermentation. Without enough of it, yeast can get sluggish, stressed, or stop working altogether. Learn why FAN matters and how testing it helps you brew better beer.
From Groningen to Indianapolis: Beer-o-Meter Makes Its U.S. Debut at Craft Brewers Conference
This week, the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis is buzzing with energy as over 10,000 brewing professionals gather for the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America. We are thrilled to announce the U.S. debut of our Beer-o-Meter.
How to Optimize Sugar Conversion for Maximum Efficiency in Brewing?
Sugar conversion efficiency directly impacts your wort quality and fermentation success. During mashing, starches in malt are converted into sugars by enzymes, and brewers can optimize this by managing mash temperature, pH, and time.
Why Measuring Fermentable Sugars is Essential for Brewing Consistency?
Fermentable sugars are at the heart of brewing consistency, determining how much alcohol a beer contains, how well fermentation proceeds, and what flavor profile emerges. Variations in their concentration can cause unpredictable fermentation.
Why Measuring Fermentable Sugars is Essential for Brewing Consistency
In over three decades of craft brewing, one truth stands out: consistency is king. At the heart of that consistency lies an often underestimated variable - a well-monitored brewing process driven by fermentable sugars.
Fermentable vs. Non-Fermentable Sugars: What Every Brewer Should Know
An overview of fermentable and non-fermentable sugars in brewing, how they affect final gravity, body, and sweetness, and the brewing practices and testing that help control sugar profiles.
Kwaliteit in het glas: bierexpert Derek Walsh over Beer-o-Meter labservice – Testimonial
You probably know Beer-o-Meter as the smart and affordable solution that allows craft brewers to perform on-site measurements. In this article, beer and brewing consultant Derek Walsh shares how he benefits from the Beer-o-Meter lab service.
Videos & walkthroughs
Short videos on the Beer-o-Meter, sample testing, and what happens to your beer inside our lab.
Short introduction to Beer-o-Meter (Dutch).
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