Packaged Beverage Analyzer:
PBA 5001
- Direct selective alcohol determination with Alcolyzer 3001 Beer
- Zero sample preparation; results more than 9x quicker than with conventional methods
- Modular setup with 30+ industry-specific parameters
- For all types of beer, cider, hard seltzer, and kombucha
upon request
Anton Paar’s new Packaged Beverage Analyzers – PBA 5001 Beer, PBA 5001 Wine, and PBA 5001 Softdrink – are single lab systems for every step of your beverage production process. They deliver customized, automated analysis in just 3 minutes – up to 9x faster than conventional methods. The simultaneous single-cycle measurement eliminates time-consuming calibration, minimizes cleaning, and saves you up to two hours a day. And the new interface optimizes operator support and data management.
Benefits
Since they eliminate the need for sample preparation (e.g., in the form of degassing and filtration), Packaged Beverage Analyzers provide results much faster than conventional methods. With their automatic correction for the impact of dissolved CO2, you don’t have to worry about errors due to poor sample handling. In three minutes, the PBAs tell you all you need to know about your product properties and give you the time to make adjustments if necessary. They also come with a modular, freely configurable setup.

- Optimize valuable capacity in your lab
- Determine your key parameters in only three minutes
- Safeguard product quality
Challenge
Monitoring and releasing a product batch are critical tasks performed under time constraints. Both require resources in your laboratory.
Solution
The simultaneous analysis of all relevant quality parameters with a single Packaged Beverage Analyzer reduces analysis time to just 3 minutes – over 9x quicker than conventional methods.
Benefit
Obtain maximum information super-fast, ensure product quality, and reduce lab personnel effort to a minimum.

- Fill samples directly from the packaged beverage
- Eliminate time-consuming sample preparation
- Enhance lab productivity
Challenge
Obtaining quality parameters using traditional methods often requires degassing and filtration. This involves the risk of sample spoilage and potential loss of volatile ingredients.
Solution
The direct, pressurized filling of a sample in a Packaged Beverage Analyzer eliminates the need for sample preparation, use of glassware, and potential contamination of the product.
Benefit
Eliminates operator interaction with the sample and ensures airtight reliability of analysis results.

- Suit the measuring solution to your requirements
- Select from a modular portfolio
- Benefit from simultaneous multiparameter analysis
Challenge
Quality assurance and the need to monitor specific quality parameters are often defined by the sample characteristics and require individual measurement solutions.
Solution
The modular setup of the Packaged Beverage Analyzer lets you configure your ideal measurement solution, including the parameters you need.
Benefit
Analyze all required quality parameters from a single sample on a single system in a single measurement cycle and reduce complexity in your laboratory to a minimum.

- Select the parameters you’re interested in
- Adapt it to your specific needs
- Enjoy top usability
Challenge
Defining parameters of interest, display configurations, and output quantities can be a time-consuming task.
Solution
Anton Paar’s Packaged Beverage Analyzers come with predefined products and identify the most suitable output quantities for your specific application.
Benefit
Do away with time-consuming individual configuration of your parameters while retaining the freedom to customize the system wherever needed.
Technical specifications
PBA 5001 Beer | PBA 5001 Wine | PBA 5001 Softdrink | DMA 4101 | DMA 4501 | DMA 5001 | |
Measuring range | ||||||
Density | 0 g/cm³ to 3 g/cm³ | |||||
Temperature | 15°C / 20°C | 20 °C | 0 °C- 100 °C | |||
Pressure | up to 10 bar (145 psi) absolute pressure | |||||
Alcohol | 0 to 12 %v/v | 0 to 20 %v/v | - | - | - | - |
Original Extract | 0 to 30 °Plato | - | - | - | - | - |
Color (optional) | 0 to 120 EBC | - | - | - | - | - |
Concentration sugar actual | 0 °Brix - 15 °Brix | 0 °Brix - 80 °Brix | ||||
CO2 concentration | 0 vol. to 6 vol. (0 g/L to 12 g/L) at 30 °C (86 °F) 0 vol. to 10 vol. (0 g/L to 20 g/L) <15 °C (59 °F) | - | - | - | ||
O2 concentration | 0 ppm to 4 ppm | - | - | - | ||
pH value | pH 0 to pH 14 | |||||
Turbidity | 0 to 100 EBC / 0 to 400 NTU | |||||
Repeatability s.d. | ||||||
Density | 0.00001 g/cm³ (DMA 4101) 0.000005 g/cm³ (DMA 4501) 0.000001 g/cm³ (DMA 5001) | 0.00001 g/cm³ | 0.000005 g/cm³ | 0.000001 g/cm³ | ||
Temperature | 0.02 °C (0.04 °F) (DMA 4101) 0.01 °C (0.02 °F) (DMA 4501) 0.001 °C (0.002 °F) (DMA 5001) | 0.02 °C (0.04 °F) | 0.01 °C (0.02 °F) | 0.001 °C (0.002 °F) | ||
Alcohol | 0.01 %v/v | - | - | - | - | |
Original Extract | 0.03 °Plato | - | - | - | - | |
Extract | 0.01 %w/w | - | 0.015 %w/w | 0.01 %w/w | <0.01 %w/w | |
Color | 0.1 EBC | - | - | - | - | |
Concentration sugar actual | 0.015 °Brix (DMA 4101) 0.01 °Brix (DMA 4501) <0.01 °Brix (DMA 5001) | 0.015 °Brix | 0.01 °Brix | <0.01 °Brix | ||
CO2 concentration | 0.005 vol. (0.01 g/L) | - | - | - | ||
O2 concentration | 2 ppb (in the range <200 ppb) | - | - | - | ||
pH value | 0.02 (in the range pH 3 to pH 7) | |||||
Turbidity | 0.02 EBC / 0.08 NTU | |||||
General information | ||||||
Power features | U-View™, FillingCheck™, ThermoBalance™, full-range viscosity correction | |||||
Minimum amount of sample per measurement | 150 ml | 2ml | ||||
Typical measuring time per sample | 3 minutes (incl. filling) | |||||
Typical sample throughput | 15 samples per hour | |||||
Display | 10.1" TFT WXGA (1280 x 800 px); PCAP touchscreen | |||||
Controls | touchscreen, optional keyboard, mouse, and bar code reader | |||||
Internal storage | more than 10,000 measuring values with camera images | |||||
Power supply | AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, fluctuation ±10 %, 190 VA | |||||
Communication interfaces | 5 x USB, Ethernet, CAN, RS232 | |||||
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 482 mm x 750 mm x 670 mm (19.0 in x 29.5 in x 26.4 in) | 482 x 730 x 446 mm (20.7 x 28.7 x 17.6 inches) | 526 mm x 347 mm x 230 mm (20.7 in x 13.7 in x 9 in) | |||
Weight | approx. 35.7 kg (77 lbs) | 22,4 kg (50 lbs) | ||||
Environmental conditions | (EN 61010) Indoor use only | |||||
Ambient temperature | 15 °C to 35 °C (59 °F to 95 °F) | |||||
Air humidity | non-condensing; 20 °C, < 90% relative humidity; 20 °C, < 90% relative humidity; 25 °C, < 60% relative humidity; 30 °C, < 45% relative humidity |
Standards
AOAC
ASBC
BCoJ
EBC
GB
Mebak
Anton Paar Certified Service
- More than 350 manufacturer-certified technical experts worldwide
- Qualified support in your local language
- Protection for your investment throughout its lifecycle
- 3-year warranty
Documents
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Beverage | Hard Seltzer | Determination of alcohol content in Hard Seltzers Application Reports
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Beverage | Hard Seltzer | Process measurement for Hard Seltzer manufacturing Application Reports
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Determination of the alcohol content in kombucha with Alcolyzer 3001 Beer Application Reports
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From Measuring Result to Concentration - Using and Creating Quantities Application Reports
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