Brewery Microbial Testing Rapid detection of beer spoilage organisms – no prep required.

Rapid detection of lactic acid and anaerobic beer spoilers.

The PIKA FastOrange® B Ready-to-Use Tubes (24 Pack) are designed to detect the most common and harmful beer-spoiling bacteria across all stages of the brewing process — from yeast slurry to finished product.

These tubes contain a concentrated colour-changing broth that reacts to a wide range of spoilage organisms, including:

• Lactic acid bacteria: Lactobacillus and Pediococcus
• Anaerobic bacteria: Pectinatus and Megasphaera

A positive result is clearly indicated by a color change of the broth from violet to yellow, allowing for quick, visual confirmation of contamination.

Why Choose FastOrange®?

Early detection of beer spoilage organisms helps reduce the risk of:

• Over-carbonation
• Hazy or off-flavoured beer
• Costly product recalls
• Equipment recontamination

FastOrange® B helps you detect issues before they leave the brewery.

Key Features:

• Detects Lactic Acid & Anaerobic Bacteria

Covers a broad spectrum of spoilage organisms including Lactobacillus, Pediococcus, Pectinatus, and Megasphaera – the most common contaminants in beer production.

• Color-Changing Broth

Easy visual interpretation — broth turns from violet to yellow to indicate microbial growth.

• Ready-to-Use Convenience

Pre-filled, sealed tubes require no media preparation. Ideal for on-site or lab testing.

• Includes Swabs for Flexible Sampling

Each pack includes sterile swabs, making it suitable for both liquid testing (e.g. beer, yeast, rinse water) and environmental surface testing (e.g. tanks, hoses, fermenters).

• All Brewing Stages Covered

Effective for raw materials, in-process checks, finished product testing, and hygiene monitoring.

Applications:

• Finished beer microbial screening 
• Tank and line sanitation checks
• Yeast propagation control
• Raw material microbial quality
• Routine brewery quality control

How to Use FastOrange® B:

Ready to test? Download the Instructions below.

PIKA FastOrange® B Ready to use Tubes - Instructions flyer

🔎 If you’re testing Saccharomyces diastaticus or other wild yeasts, see FastOrange® Wild Yeast Tubes »