Tasting & Troubleshooting Terms

Aroma of sweat, sweetness, and earthiness.

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

The aroma or bouquet of a beer.

Flavors and aromas of various types of nuts

Beer with a noticeable perception of the effects of oak. Can include the sense of vanilla, butteriness, sweet spice, diacetyl, toasted flavor or woodiness.