Tasting & Troubleshooting Terms

Not complimentary. Mild, easy, characterless; not unpleasant.

The texture or viscosity in the mouth as a result of malt proteins and dextrins that have not been fermented.

An exaggerated alcohol aroma. Commonly associated with barleywines or other high gravity beers

The overall effect or synergy of all of the different elements of a beer?s aroma.

Visual appearance of the beer, refers to high clarity, very low levels of suspended solids.