EBC (European Brewery Convention)

The European Brewery Convention (EBC) is an organization that develops standardized methods for measuring and describing beer quality, particularly its color and chemical properties. It provides industry-recognized testing procedures and measurement units, ensuring consistency across breweries and laboratories. Essentially, the EBC helps brewers accurately analyze and compare beers worldwide, facilitating quality control, research, and product development. Its color measurement scale, expressed in EBC units, quantifies the beer's appearance, while other methods assess flavor, aroma, and chemical composition, promoting uniformity and transparency within the brewing industry.