Mass spectrometry strategies for mycotoxins analysis in European beers

► SPE-HPLC-MS/MS method was applied to quantify 18 mycotoxins in beer. ► The applicability of Orbitrap showed an excellent mass accuracy and confirmation. ► The first monitoring in beer using HPLC-MS/MS and HPLC-LTQ-Orbitrap®. ► HT-2, T-2, FB1, FB2 and OTA were detected in European beer samples.