Beer & Brewing Glossary

Proper geekish beer term: Diacetyl. Self-descriptive smell and taste (not texture) caused by the presence of diacetyl.

Anything which destroys the buzz.

A slightly burnt, toffee-like flavor.

Proper geekish beer term: Oxydized. The beer has had contact with air. Or it may be old or stale.

See also skunky.