A rapid high-throughput test for prediction of beer colloidal stability has been developed and evaluated. The method is based on the procedure of aging accelerated by high temperature (60 degrees C).
The aging process is accelerated through decarbonization and defined oxidation of the sample. A significant correlation was observed between the results of this rapid test and a standard accelerated aging test.
The method can be used as a rapid and simple test for checking the efficiency of the stabilization process. The duration and sensitivity of the test can be modified by adjusting the test parameters.