VICINAL DIKETONES (VDK) Beer, 10 Tests

Monitor vicinal diketones (VDK), including diacetyl, in beer quickly and accurately with the CDR BeerLab® VDK Test Kit. Designed for use with the CDR BeerLab® analyser, this test helps breweries optimise fermentation, reduce tank time and ensure consistent beer quality.

Fast VDK Analysis for Beer Quality Control

The VICINAL DIKETONES (VDK) Beer 10 Tests kit enables rapid determination of VDK levels in beer using the CDR BeerLab® analyser.

Vicinal diketones, particularly diacetyl, are critical brewing parameters because excessive levels can affect flavour quality and delay product release. Routine monitoring allows brewers to track fermentation progress, optimise maturation times and confirm that beer is ready for packaging.

Using ready-to-use reagents and a simple testing procedure, the CDR BeerLab® system delivers reliable results directly in the brewery without the complexity of traditional laboratory methods.

Benefits

• Helps reduce unnecessary tank occupancy
• Enables faster product release decisions
• Improves batch consistency
• Supports flavour quality control
• Simple on-site testing with rapid results

Why Test for VDK?

Vicinal diketones such as diacetyl can contribute undesirable buttery off-flavours when present above acceptable levels. Regular testing helps breweries determine when fermentation and conditioning are complete, improving process efficiency and product consistency.

Key Features

• Measures vicinal diketones (VDK) in beer
• Ideal for monitoring diacetyl reduction during fermentation
• Compatible with the CDR BeerLab® analyser
• Ready-to-use reagent system
• Pack size: 10 tests
• Fast and reliable analysis
• Supports brewery quality assurance programs

Applications

• Craft breweries
• Commercial breweries
• Brewery laboratories
• Fermentation monitoring
• Maturation control
• Pre-packaging quality checks
• Brewing process optimisation

Compatible with the CDR BeerLab® analyser for rapid measurement of vicinal diketones (VDK) in beer

Need Help?

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