Hands-on GC brewing workshop: learn to run your own %ABV test by GC

Outsourcing %ABV checks slows you down. You ship a sample, wait for a slot, and hold beer you could be packaging. Our one-day GC Brewing Workshop shows brewers how to bring that test onto the bench and get a number they can trust - fast.

The day is practical. we cover the basics: what a gas chromatograph does, why peaks matter, and where GC fits alongside sensory, gravity, and other brewery checks. We keep the language simple and the theory light.

You will also run an analysis yourself. You’ll degas a sample, make a small dilution, prepare a short ethanol calibration, then inject and read the result. Step by step, you’ll see how a compact GC separates ethanol from the rest and reports %ABV from your calibration curve. No prior GC experience needed.

What you’ll leave with:

• a clear picture of where GC makes sense in a small brewery
• hands-on practice from standards to result
• a simple, step-by-step handout you can follow back at the brewery

Who should attend: head brewers, production leads, QA managers, founders—anyone responsible for release decisions on alcohol-free or low-alcohol lines, or anyone who wants tighter control of label accuracy.

Workshops run at our facility. Sessions are free, but places are limited to keep the bench time meaningful. If you want to move from waiting to deciding, this is a good place to start.

Book your place now. If you have questions about dates, accessibility, or what to bring, use the booking page to get in touch. We’ll help you choose a session that fits your schedule.

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