Beer & Brewing Glossary

Cellar-like, leaf-mold, woodsy notes of decay

Term used to describe the feel of a beer in the mouth. Some common descriptors are creamy, smooth, silky, velvety, opulent, voluptuous, tingly, warming, viscous, oily, coating, thin, watery

Aroma of sweat, sweetness, and earthiness.

Aromas of mold, mildew or decay. Noted as a defect at medium or high levels.

The person at the party no one seems to know. Usually found lurking in the kitchen near the booze.