Tasting & Troubleshooting Terms

Beer with a rough texture or mouthfeel. Applies to the perception of tannins, husk flavors or a harsh bitterness.

Aroma perception of coconut derived from treatment in American oak in barrel aged beers.

Flavor sensation: Malt character associated with many dark beers

The colors that make up the various beer styles. No one color is better than another. Usually based on stylisitc difference

Beer with a dense perception of flavors and aromas.