Tasting Vocabulary

Aroma

Aromatics present in the beer (i.e., malt, hops, esters)

Appearance

Color, clarity, and head (retention, color, and texture)

Flavor

Malt, hops, fermentation characteristics, balance, finish/aftertaste, and other flavor characteristics

Mouthfeel

Body, carbonation, warmth, creaminess, astringency, and other palate sensations