Brewing Industry
MicroDens for

Quality Control
Beer

Beer DryExt, BeerQuick, QuickPlato and °Brix methods for the automatic calculation of
OG, FG, Est. ABV, Real Extract, Attenuation and sugar content.

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0.00001 g/cm³ Precision
ABV ±0.1% Accuracy
°Plato ±0.01°P
7+ Calculated Parameters
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Methods for Every Need

Extract analysis, fermentation and sugar content.
Use the instrument on its own — or enhance it with Logger Excel and Logger Pro software via BLE.

Distillation or direct measurement?

With the densimetric method, the ABV measurement on "as-is" beer is influenced by sugars and extracts. The Beer DryExt method involves distillation for maximum accuracy (MEBAK/ASBC reference), while BeerQuick offers a quick estimate without distilling — ideal for process control.

Beer DryExt

Reference Method with Distillation

Reference method for determining the real dry extract in beer. It requires distillation of the sample to separate alcohol and residual sugars, ensuring maximum accuracy.

Metrological Specifications
Density: ±0.0001 g/cm³ (res. 0.00001) | ABV: ±0.1% v/v | °Plato: ±0.01°P
  • First Reading (As-Is) — Direct measurement of the beer
  • Second Reading (Distillate) — Measurement of the distillate
  • Automatic Real Extract (RE) calculation
  • Determination of ABV and ABW from distillation
  • Compliant with MEBAK and ASBC
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Logger Excel
Acquires measurements via BLE into a structured Excel sheet with instrument ID, date and parameters
Logger Pro
Advanced fermentation monitor — charts, batch management and full analysis
MicroDens Logger Pro — Beer DryExt Zoom in

Screenshot from the MicroDens Logger Pro software — real fermentation session

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BeerQuick

Fast Fermentation Monitoring

Fast method for fermentation monitoring without distillation. Ideal for frequent checks during the production process, with estimated yet reliable results.

Fast Results
Measurement in 30 seconds | Estimated ABV: ±0.2% v/v | °Plato: ±0.01°P
  • 1st Reading (BeerQuick) — Wort/beer: saves OG in the instrument memory in °Plato
  • 2nd Reading (BeerQuick(2)) — FG during/after fermentation
  • Estimates Est. ABV (fast ASBC formulas) and Est. Real Extract
  • Calculation of ADF (Apparent) and RDF (Real Attenuation)
  • No distillation required — results in 30 seconds
SEND DATA TO PC VIA BLUETOOTH
Logger Excel
Acquires measurements via BLE into a structured Excel sheet with instrument ID, date and parameters
Logger Pro
Advanced fermentation monitor — charts, batch management and full analysis
MicroDens Logger Pro — BeerQuick Fermentation Zoom in

Screenshot from the MicroDens Logger Pro software — real fermentation session

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The Brewmaster's method

QuickPlato

Instant °Plato
reading

Single measurement QuickPlato screen on the display

The simplest and fastest method in the entire beer range. A single sample, the result in °Plato on the display — exactly the scale every brewmaster uses daily to assess worts and beers with traditional instruments. No double step, no OG/FG storage: you measure and get the value right away.

Standalone or with software — your choice
The instrument works on its own: touchscreen display, no PC needed. If you have Logger Pro, QuickPlato integrates via BLE for fermentation curves, batch management and advanced reports.
°Plato
main result
SG @ 20°C
relative density
Measure time
~10 seconds
°Brix · SG
custom methods available
Standalone — no PC Also with Logger Pro via BLE No double step Wort · Fermenting beer · FG
WORKFLOW

How Beer DryExt Works

The Beer DryExt method follows the standard protocol for determining the real dry extract, requiring two readings: one on the as-is beer and one on the distillate.

1

First Reading (As-Is)

Measure the density of the as-is beer. MicroDens automatically calculates SG@20°C.

2

Distillation

Distil 100 mL of beer and bring the distillate to volume with deionized water.

3

Second Reading (Distillate)

Measure the density of the distillate. MicroDens calculates Real Extract and ABV.

4

Complete Results

View all calculated parameters: OG, FG, RE, ABV, ABW, Attenuation.

MicroDens Beer Analysis
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QUICK WORKFLOW

How BeerQuick Works

The BeerQuick method lets you monitor fermentation without distillation. Just measure the original wort and then the fermenting beer to obtain reliable estimates.

1

Original Reading (Wort)

Measure the wort density before fermentation. Save it as the reference "Original Gravity".

2

Fermentation

Let the beer ferment. You can monitor progress with intermediate readings.

3

Fermentation Reading

Measure the fermenting or finished beer. Select the reference OG sample.

4

Estimated Results

Get estimated ABV, Attenuation (ADF/RDF), and density difference without distilling.

MicroDens BeerQuick
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WORKFLOW

Choose Your Level of Control

MicroDens is complete on its own. But with Gibertini software it grows with your brewery — everything communicates via Bluetooth BLE, with no cables and no complex installations.

LEVEL 1 — STANDALONE

Instrument Only

Beer DryExt and BeerQuick guide the operator step by step directly on the touchscreen display. Results are immediately visible — no PC, no connection required.

  • Guided Beer DryExt / BeerQuick workflow on the Nextion display
  • Complete results instantly: OG, FG, ABV, RE, Attenuation
  • OG storage in the instrument memory for two-reading workflows
  • Ideal for quick checks in production
LEVEL 2 — DATA COLLECTION
AUTOMATIC BLE CONNECTION

+ MicroDens Logger Excel

Acquires the measurement strings from the instrument via BLE and automatically organizes them into a structured Excel sheet, with instrument ID, date/time, operator and all calculated parameters. Zero manual typing.

  • Automatic reception — just press Save on the display
  • Excel sheet with instrument ID, date, time, method and all values
  • Measurement history ready for analysis, reports and traceability
  • Zero manual transcription — zero typing errors
LEVEL 3 — ADVANCED MONITOR
AUTOMATIC BLE CONNECTION

+ MicroDens Logger Pro

Professional platform for advanced fermentation monitoring: real-time charts, complete batch management, batch history and statistical analysis for full control of the brewing process.

  • Real-time fermentation curve with interactive charts
  • Batch and recipe management — fermentation history, batch comparison
  • Native BeerQuick and QuickPlato integration — Fermentation Beer module
  • Advanced reports, fermentation alerts, multi-batch analysis
Everything via BLE — no cables, no drivers, no hassle

Logger Excel and Logger Pro connect automatically to MicroDens. Press Save on the instrument: the data arrives instantly on your PC or tablet.

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Calculated Parameters

All the key values for beer quality control

Beer DryExt — Output Parameters
SG@20 (As-Is) 1.00752 SG
Original Gravity (OG) 11.95 °P
Apparent Extract (FG/AE) 1.93 °P
Real Extract (RE) 3.83 °P
Alcohol by Weight (ABW) 4.19 % w/w
Attenuation (RDF) 68.0 %
BeerQuick — Output Parameters
Est. ABV 2.45 % v/v
Original Gravity (OG) 10.01 °P
Apparent Extract (FG/AE) 4.62 °P
Apparent Attenuation (ADF) 53.86 %
Density Diff. (dSG) 0.0219 SG
Alcohol by Weight (ABW) 1.96 % w/w
Real Attenuation (RDF) 43.40 %
QuickPlato — Output Parameters
°Plato (SG@20°C → Plato) 11.42 °P
SG@20°C 1.04600 SG
Technical Specifications — Accuracy & Resolution
Parameter Accuracy Resolution
Density (ρ) ± 0.0001 g/cm³ 0.00001 g/cm³
Specific Gravity (SG) ± 0.0001 0.0001
ABV (Alcohol by Volume) ± 0.1 % v/v 0.01 % v/v
ABW (Alcohol by Weight) ± 0.1 % w/w 0.01 % w/w
°Plato ± 0.03 °P 0.01 °P
°Brix ± 0.1 °Brix 0.01 °Brix
Real Extract ± 0.05 °P 0.01 °P
Attenuation ± 0.5 % 0.1 %
Temperature ± 0.2 °C 0.1 °C
Regulatory Compliance

International Standards

MicroDens supports compliance with the leading standards of the global brewing industry.

ASBC

American Society of Brewing Chemists. Reference analytical methods for the North American brewing industry.

MEBAK

Mitteleuropäische Brautechnische Analysenkommission. European standards for the analysis of beer and raw materials.

EBC

European Brewery Convention. Scientific organization for the European brewing industry.

IoB

Institute of Brewing and Distilling. British reference methods for beer and spirits.

Beer Applications

How breweries use MicroDens in their daily workflow

Wort Control

Check wort OG before fermentation to ensure batch-to-batch consistency.

Fermentation Monitoring

Daily attenuation tracking to determine the optimal transfer point.

Finished Product QC

Verify ABV and Real Extract before bottling for label compliance.

R&D New Recipes

Development and optimization of new recipes with detailed analysis of extract parameters.

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