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DAPS - Distillers’ analytes schemeAs well as distilled beverages, DAPS coversanalysis of a wide range of alcoholic beveragesand intermediate process samples. The rangeof beverages includes fermented worts, scotchwhisky, clear and dark spirits, liqueurs, ciders,wines and ready to drink alcoholic beverages(also known as ‘lifestyle’ drinks). DAPS does notinclude any test materials of beer – there is aseparate scheme for beer, BAPS (see page 35).BeveragePT schemesThere are five different groups available, with acomprehensive range of test parameters, assummarised in the table.One of the key tests performed within DAPSis the measurement of alcoholic strength. Dutyis normally paid on the basis of the alcohol inthe beverage, and so it is a key performanceindicator for the product and tax authorities.By monitoring laboratory performance in thiskey area, laboratories can help ensure thatoverpayment is not made thus saving money.Underpayment, which could lead to financialpenalties, can also be avoided.Furthermore, many of the key parameters inDAPS are related to flavour compounds withinthe beverage and so, by ensuring consistentanalysis of these parameters, beverageproducers may improve consistency of productacross batches. Such parameters includeacetaldehyde, furfural, 2+3 methyl butanols,ethyl acetate and acetic acid.The full range and availability of test materialsin DAPS is determined on an annual basis andfurther details can be found in the DAPSapplication form and scheme description.Test materialGroup ADistillers’ Fermented WortGroup BDistilled SpiritsGroup CCiderGroup DWines and Fortified WinesGroup ELiqueur, Cream Liqueur and Readyto drink alcoholic beveragesAnalytesAlcohol by volume, Final Gravity,pH, Original and Residual Gravity,Residual Fermentable Sugars(total amount of glucose, maltoseand maltotriose).Acetic Acid, Apparent AlcoholicStrength, Actual AlcoholicStrength, Acetal, Acetaldehyde,Calcium, Citric Acid, Colour,Copper, Ethyl Acetate, EthylCarbamate, Furfural, Fructose,Glucose, Glycerol, Haze, Iron,Iso-Amyl Acetate, Iso-Butanol,Linalool (gin only) Magnesium,Maltose, Methanol, n-Butanol,NDMA, n-Propanol, pH,Potassium, Propylene Glycol,Sodium, Sucrose, Terpinene-4-ol(gin only), Total Acidity, VolatileAcidity, 2 + 3-Methyl butanols,2-Methyl butanol, 3-Methyl butanol.Actual Alcoholic Strength, CarbonDioxide, Colour, Haze, pH,Specific Gravity, Total Acidity,Total Sulfur Dioxide, Volatile Acidity.Actual Alcoholic Strength, AscorbicAcid, Citric Acid, Colour @ 420nm,Colour @ 520nm, Colour @ 620nm,Copper, Free Sulfur Dioxide,Fructose, Glucose, Iron, LacticAcid, Malic Acid, pH, Sorbic Acid,Specific Gravity, Total Acidity, TotalSulfur Dioxide, Volatile Acidity.Actual Alcoholic Strength, Acetal,Acetaldehyde, Ascorbic Acid,Benzoic Acid, Carbon Dioxide,Citric Acid, Ethyl Acetate, Furfural,Glycerol, Iso Amyl Acetate,Iso-Butanol, Methanol, n-Butanol,n-Propanol, pH, Propylene Glycol,Residue, Sorbic Acid, SpecificGravity, Total Acidity, Total Sugars,Volatile Acidity, 2+3 Methylbutanols,2-Methylbutanol, 3-Methylbutanol.Note: Test materials and analytes may be added or removed, pleasesee current application form.36 Tel: +44 (0)161 762 2500 Fax: +44 (0)161 762 2501
MAPS - Malt analytes schemeThe MAPS scheme covers test materials fromthe full range of malted barley, barley and othermalting cereals used for brewing and distilling.These test materials are analysed for a widerange of analytes, using EBC (European BrewingConvention) and IBD (Institute of Brewing andDistilling) methods, as well as a number ofother physical and chemical methods. All testmaterials are sourced from commercially-tradedmalting barleys.Test materialMaltAnalytesChemical:Alpha Amylase, Cold WaterExtract, Diastatic Power, DMSP,DPWK, EBC Fraction IV (
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