AROMA & TASTE PROFILES OF ALES

The aroma profile of beers is multi-dimensional and attempts to measure the various proportions (on a sliding 0-4 scale) of the following: Alcohol/Solvent, DiMethylSulfoxide (DMS), Other Sulfur, Cereal/Grainy, Malty, Woody, Fresh Hop, Grassy, Herbal, Spicy, Floral/Scented, Pear/Apple, Citrus Fruits, Soft Fruits and Tropical Fruits aromas.

The taste profile of beers is also multi-dimensional, attempting to determine the various proportions (on a sliding 0-6 scale) of the following tastes: Alcohol/Solvent, DiMethylSulfoxide (DMS), Other Sulfur, Cereal/Grainy, Malty, Woody, Fresh Hop, Grassy, Herbal, Spicy, Floral/Scented, Pear/Apple, Citrus Fruits, Soft Fruits, Tropical Fruits as well as extra items not in the aroma profile: Linger, Body, Astringent, Mouthcoating, Sour, Bitter and Sweet.

Various characteristics are undesirable, such as 'DMS' or 'Other Sulfur' smells. Woody I like! Some beers taste a little like oak-matured whisky. Excellent!