Beer & Brewing Glossary

Aromas of mercaptans, rotting garlic, dirty drains, fecal, or an outhouse stench. Uncommon in beer and always a flaw.

Aroma or flavors of metal or rust, especially that of iron

Term for the feel and taste of a beer when held in the mouth.

Presence of mineral notes in the beer, flavors of slate, rock or minerals. Usually from hard water in the brewing process

Aromas and flavors of raw sugar cane, molasses, or black treacle, treacley.