ABOUT BCBTAC
Okanagan College’s BC BTAC supports the Canadian beverage industry’s innovation and growth by providing a comprehensive range of expert analytical, commercial and sensory services and resources. We work with individuals, companies and organizations within a collaborative framework to exchange knowledge, ideas and resources leading to real-world solutions for the development of domestic beverages, including fermented, brewed, distilled and non-alcoholic products. Our vision is to work with industry toward sustained economic and intellectual growth.
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Wes Peterson
General Manager
Catherine Kubis
Executive Assistant
Dr. Leonard Lermer
Chair of Chemistry
Mireille Sauvé
Business Development Advisor
Janice Acio
Chemistry Lab Technician
Dr. Sonja Lloyd
Microbiology Lab Technician
Ben Isaksen
Laboratory Technician
Savanna Maddock
Laboratory Technician
PC 256 - 583 Duncan Ave W, Penticton, BC V2A 8E1
Services offered in: English
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RESEARCH AND INNOVATION EXPERTISE
EXPERTISE
- Concept to commercialization product development
- Proof of concept production of wine, beer, spirits, cider, and other beverages
- Analytical laboratory services
- Commercial services
- Sensory services
- Research and Education
- Networking
Previous Research Projects:
- Determination of the wild yeast strains and identification of the bacterial composition.
- Determination of the limits and impacts of various styles of wine and conditions on the overall shelf life of can liners.
- Identify the activity potential of pathogenic & spoilage microbes
- Determination & identification of risks factors that could put the health of the consumer at risk and exacerbate instances of product spoilage.
Fields of projects:
- Wine
- Beer
- Cider
- Spirits
- Kombucha
- Other Beverages
TECHNOLOGY SECTORS
- Food Innovation
EQUIPMENT AND LABS
| Equipment |
|---|
| GCMS |
| GC-FID |
| UV Vis |
| Protein Digestor |
| Scrubber |
| Protein Distillation Unit |
| Biosafety Cabinet |
| PCR and Electrophoresis |
| Incubators |
| Microscope |
| Microplate Reader |