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Beer Tasting Terms
by Jay Brooks on July 1, 2009 · 0 comments
in Beers, Just For Fun
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My good friend Fal Allen, whos currently brewing in Singapore (and used to be the GM at Anderson Valley), apparently had a block of time he could devote to thinking about tasting beer. Hes compiled a great list of tasting terms specific to beer. Hes invited people to re-post it so Im taking him up on it because its an interesting topic and worthy of discussion. Ive also added a couple of additional entries and will continue to add to it if it makes sense.
Heres Fals introduction:
Throughout the later 20th century wine makers have done a fantastic job of convincing people that wine is the complex, sophisticated drink for erudite people with discerning taste - and during that same time period beer marketeers have done just the opposite for their product. It turns out that these marketeers did all of us (brewers and consumers alike) a great disservice. Many people really believe that beer is just a one dimensional pedestrian beverage, suitable only for chugging on a hot day at the beach - well - a big part of my job is to change their minds about that.
Beer can be many things; from thirst quenching, sprightly and light to complex, full and contemplative - and everything between. Today in America (of all places) there is more diversity in beer and more breweries making beers than any other country. From traditional style from around the globe, to experimental style using unusual ingredients, to barrel aged beers that take years to make - Beer in all its complexity is blossoming to its full expression. And this passion for a greater beer diversity is spreading around the world.
For all those who are part of this, for all those who want to elevate beer to its proper place, I have gathered together some terms that will help you in your quest. Below is my list of beer tasting terms (those of you familiar with wine terms will recognize some of these terms, but you will also quickly realize that many of these can not be applied to wines. This is because as good as wine may be, wine just does not have the same breadth of flavors and aromas that beer does. Beer has a bigger palate).
I hope you enjoy
http://brookstonbeerbulletin.com/beer-tasting-terms/
Beer Tasting Terms
by Jay Brooks on July 1, 2009 · 0 comments
in Beers, Just For Fun
X
Hello fellow Twitter user! Don't forget to Twit this post if you like it, or follow me on Twitter if you find me interesting.
My good friend Fal Allen, whos currently brewing in Singapore (and used to be the GM at Anderson Valley), apparently had a block of time he could devote to thinking about tasting beer. Hes compiled a great list of tasting terms specific to beer. Hes invited people to re-post it so Im taking him up on it because its an interesting topic and worthy of discussion. Ive also added a couple of additional entries and will continue to add to it if it makes sense.
Heres Fals introduction:
Throughout the later 20th century wine makers have done a fantastic job of convincing people that wine is the complex, sophisticated drink for erudite people with discerning taste - and during that same time period beer marketeers have done just the opposite for their product. It turns out that these marketeers did all of us (brewers and consumers alike) a great disservice. Many people really believe that beer is just a one dimensional pedestrian beverage, suitable only for chugging on a hot day at the beach - well - a big part of my job is to change their minds about that.
Beer can be many things; from thirst quenching, sprightly and light to complex, full and contemplative - and everything between. Today in America (of all places) there is more diversity in beer and more breweries making beers than any other country. From traditional style from around the globe, to experimental style using unusual ingredients, to barrel aged beers that take years to make - Beer in all its complexity is blossoming to its full expression. And this passion for a greater beer diversity is spreading around the world.
For all those who are part of this, for all those who want to elevate beer to its proper place, I have gathered together some terms that will help you in your quest. Below is my list of beer tasting terms (those of you familiar with wine terms will recognize some of these terms, but you will also quickly realize that many of these can not be applied to wines. This is because as good as wine may be, wine just does not have the same breadth of flavors and aromas that beer does. Beer has a bigger palate).
I hope you enjoy