At The Beverage People, we offer a limited menu of testing services, as shown below, with our in-house wine laboratory test equipment. Samples may be brought directly to The Beverage People for analysis. Results are typically provided by email in less than 48 hours.
Available testing:
1. Free SO2 (sulfur dioxide) - $20 (additional tests each $10 OFF)
2. pH and TA (titratable acidity) - panel - $20 (additional tests each $10 OFF)
3. Malolactic Fermentation endpoint (residual malic) - $20 (additional tests each $10 OFF)
4. YAN (yeast assimilable nitrogen), pH and TA (titratable acidity) - panel - $30 (additional tests each $10 OFF)
TEST PANELS OF MORE THAN 1 TEST - After the first test fee ($20-30 as shown above), any additional tests in the same testing run are priced at $10 OFF each added test. They need not be the same test. For example, a single Free SO2 test is $20, while two Free SO2 tests would be $30 ($20 + $10 additional for the 2nd test). Also, a Free SO2 test combined with one other test options would be also receive $10 OFF the added test.
How to prepare your wine sample:
Bottles for collecting samples are available for sale at The Beverage People (see bottom of page), or bring in your own small, well sealed container with a minimum of 50 ml sample. You may need a wine thief to help filling the bottles (see bottom of page).
If your sample is juice rather than wine, ensure that all solids have been settled out and bring us a sample of only the clear juice. You may need to settle the sample under refrigeration overnight and decant a sample for testing.
Please note that Free SO2 testing requires a fresh sample in a container with no head space so as to avoid any loss of this volatile gas before testing. Also, take care to avoid excessive splashing during sample collection and transport.
Deliver your sample in-person at The Beverage People's Fermenters Warehouse during business hours.
How are test results communicated?
Results are typically provided in less than 48 hours. Your test results will be emailed to you along with reading material that will help you understand the results. Private Lessons are available to help expand your knowledge as necessary to make the most of your test results.
VINMETRICA AMPEROMETRIC TESTING FOR SO2, PH and TA, and YAN:
This meter tests pH, titratable acidity, and Free SO2 in wine. With additional supplies, the unit is capable of testing YAN (Yeast Assimilable Nitrogen) as well based on a reaction using a Formaldehyde/Methanol reagent. This test meter is also available for purchase and is user-friendly for home use. We do not stock or sell the add-on supplies for YAN testing, but they can be purchased directly from Vinmetrica.
VINMETRICA MLF ANALYSIS:
This meter tests for the the level of malic acid in a wine sample by reacting the wine with an enzyme. The reaction produces gas inside a sealed vessel, and the resulting build-up of pressure is measured by the meter. We do not stock or sell this SC-50 unit, but it can be purchased directly from Vinmetrica.
