A – Z of Flavour – Capyrlic
First thing to say is that although “caprylic” flavour in beer is listed as an “attribute” in the ASBC/BCOJ/EBC/MBAA terminology system, it is probably better regarded as a “construct” (a combination of different attributes). The reason is that several different
A – Z of Flavour – Butyric
Butyric acid…A taproom classic for people to mention wanting to cause trouble, a word that instils fear and pain in the hearts of brewers and salespeople alike. Commonly described as ‘Baby Sick’, ‘Parmesan Cheese’, ‘Rancid’…not words that entice when used
A – Z of Flavour – Acetaldehyde
Acetaldehyde can be a friend or foe depending on the beer it ends up in and its concentration. In modern pale lager beers, which make up the biggest volume of beer consumed in the world today, concentrations of acetaldehyde are