Tasting & Troubleshooting Terms

Fullness of flavor due to the richness of malt, and usually the presence of high alcohol and/or sugar.

A beer descriptor often associated with malt flavor. It is sense of yeasty or bread dough aroma and flavors.

Distinctive perception of hops, tannins, husk or acidity.

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

An aroma or flavor of black currant, raisons or Cassis