Analysis alcoholic beverages (beer and spirits)

Alcoholic beverages like beers and spirits, are subject to numerous regulations and standards, especially when they are intended for export. To meet these requirements, breweries and distilleries must have their alcohols and spirits analysed by a professional accredited laboratory.

Having made it possible for the French National Union of Alcohol Distillers Groups (UNGDA) to continue its activity, the WESSLING Group, with its new alcohol laboratory, has the solid expertise, high-performance equipment and experienced staff needed to carry out your alcohol tests.

Analysis of alcoholic beverages in detail

Analysis of thujones
Analysis of spirits
Beer analysis

Analysis of alcoholic beverages in detail

Analysis of thujones

Analysis of thujones in the alcohol analysis laboratory

We provide analysis of alpha and beta thujones in our laboratory. We are one of the few laboratories authorised by the INAO to carry out such analysis.

Thujone is an active substance found in wormwood. It has two natural stereoisomeric forms, α- and β-thujone. It is this molecule that made absinthe famous, because it is said to have caused the side effects that led to the temporary ban on the beverage in the 20th century. In Europe, the total concentration of the two isomers in spirit drinks such as absinthe is regulated. It is limited to 35 mg/l.

WESSLING supports producers of absinthe and other spirit drinks by providing analysis of alpha and beta thujones in its alcohol laboratory near Paris.

Since March 2021, our laboratory has been authorised by the INAO (the National Institute of Origin and Quality) to carry out such analysis, which is prescribed by the specifications as part of official testing and certification in terms of quality and origin.

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WESSLING has unique competence in the analysis of alcohol, from the raw material to the finished product.

For the analysis of your alcoholic beverages and spirits, WESSLING offers you three COFRAC-accredited analysis programs (COFRAC Accreditation No. 1-5578, see www.cofrac.fr for scope):

LAB GTA 78/115
LAB GTA 78/78 (wines)
LAB GTA 26 (phthalates in spirit drinks)

Our analysis reports are impartial and will testify to the quality of your products.

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Analysis of alcoholic beverages in detail

Analysis of spirits

As distilleries and exporters of spirits, you need to ensure the good quality of your finished products and their ingredients.

In addition to routine analyses, you sometimes need specific analyses.

For your brandies, liqueurs, creams and wine-based drinks, WESSLING can provide you with the following analyses:

glycyrrhizic acids
carbamates
furfural
phthalates

We also offer you the following panel of more "classic" analyses:

Regulatory analyses
Physico-chemical analyses
Nutritional analyses
Microbiological analyses

Our analytical competence goes far beyond alcohol analysis. We also support you in the analysis of your drinking water, process or waste water as well as your raw materials. In addition, we will be able to advise you on the hygiene and control of your industrial processes and the labelling of your finished products.

Good to know for your export: WESSLING is registered with the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture (SISCOLE) and in Japan to issue certificates of analysis for spirit drinks.

For the analysis of your alcoholic beverages and spirits, WESSLING offers you three COFRAC-accredited analysis programs (COFRAC Accreditation No. 1-5578, see www.cofrac.fr for scope):

LAB GTA 78/115
LAB GTA 78/78 (wines)
LAB GTA 26 (phthalates in spirit drinks)

Our analysis reports are impartial and will testify to the quality of your products.

The use of alcoholic beverages and spirits is regulated by law.

Analysis of alcoholic beverages in detail

Beer analysis

Beer laboratory analysis

The market for beer and microbreweries is booming, especially in France where we have about 2000 microbreweries and 10,000 different beer references.

Beer analysis for microbreweries at WESSLING

Like food, beers are subject to regulations and must meet strict criteria before being placed on the market. If you are a brewer or owner of a microbrewery, ensure the good quality of your beers by using an accredited and experienced alcohol analysis laboratory.

Whether it involves laboratory analyses or technical support, our experts assist brewers and microbreweries in monitoring the quality of their beers, from the raw material to the finished product.

Our analyses:

Beer statutory analyses
Physico-chemical analyses of beers
Nutritional analysis of beers
Microbiological analyses of beers

Our analytical expertise extends well beyond the analysis of beer. We can also help you to analyse your drinking water, process water and waste water, as well as your raw materials. In addition, we will advise you on the hygiene and control of your industrial processes and on the labelling of your finished products.

For the analysis of your alcoholic beverages and spirits, WESSLING offers you three COFRAC-accredited analysis programs (COFRAC Accreditation No. 1-5578, see www.cofrac.fr for scope):

LAB GTA 78/115
LAB GTA 78/78 (wines)
LAB GTA 26 (phthalates in spirit drinks)

Our analysis reports are impartial and will testify to the quality of your products.

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For the analysis of your alcoholic beverages and spirits, WESSLING offers you three COFRAC-accredited analysis programs (COFRAC Accreditation No. 1-5578, see www.cofrac.fr for scope):

LAB GTA 78/115
LAB GTA 78/78 (wines)
LAB GTA 26 (phthalates in spirit drinks)

Our analysis reports are impartial and will testify to the quality of your products.

We work with international transporters, allowing us to send your samples (France, Europe, DROM-COM...) to our laboratory within 24 hours. You will have access to the tracking of your parcel and will receive an acknowledgement of receipt as soon as it is delivered to the laboratory.

Boxes for the transport of the alcohol samples

We provide our business partners with insulated boxes to protect your samples (our WESSLING boxes). You can send us your samples easily and securely.

Our 1500 m² laboratory is located south of Paris in Essonne (Villebon-sur-Yvette). It is equipped with high-performance analytical equipment (GC FID, GC MS, HPLC, CI...). Our skills also enable us to carry out R&D and to adapt to your most specific projects. Talk to us about it!

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Raw material analysis

Our reliable analysis supports food manufacturers and suppliers of raw materials in complying with legal requirements and ensures the highest standards in the field of food safety.

Beverage and food analysis

Our efficient and reliable analysis supports beverage and food manufacturers as well as suppliers of raw materials ensures the highest standards in the field of food and beverage safety.

Water analysis

Through our systematically developed services and water analysis methods, we provide you with comprehensive test results in all sectors of the water cycle - be it drinking water, process water or wastewater.

Petri dish for microbiological food analysis

Expert services for food

The experts at WESSLING record the hygiene status of your production in all details - and train your management and employees in accordance with the food hygiene regulations.

Performing food analysis in the laboratory: laboratory technicians during the examination for residues and contaminants

Analysis of residues and contaminants

The reliable detection of residues and contaminants in food places the highest demands on laboratory analysis. Thanks to our state-of-the-art equipment, WESSLING experts examine raw materials and products using multi or individual methods.

Pesticides

At WESSLING our competent team of experts is at your disposal for this highly sensitive analysis - using state-of-the-art measuring instruments and methods we provide you with reliable results.

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Experts at WESSLING evaluate a chemical-physical food analysis

Food analysis at WESSLING: transpareny for safety and quality

Our experts offer the entire range of food analysis such as chemical-physical analysis, molecular biological and microbiological analyses, foreign body identification.