Beer & Brewing Glossary

Distinctive perception of hops, tannins, husk or acidity.

Hops and other herbs have bittering qualities that contrast with the sweetness of malt.

Bitterness is a taste sensation experienced between the tongue and palette. In beer it primarily comes from the contents of the hops

Hops used early in the boil to impart bitterness. They do not generally impart much flavor or aroma.

An aroma or flavor of black currant, raisons or Cassis