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Questions about flavor and how it is influenced by various factors such as temperature and glassware.

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What's a good way to train your palate?

Taste: What do you taste? How does that compare what you smelled? How's the aftertaste? Mouthfeel: Usually just watery, oily, or creamy. … Tasting notes like this force you to really concentrate on the taste, which helps improve your palate. …
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What's a good way to train your palate?

Everyone knows how to drink beer, but it seems like it's an acquired skill to be able to differentiate (and articulate) different flavors. Whereas someone just turning 21 might say "this beer tastes. …
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Are Spittoons Used in Beer Tastings?

As such, many people (including beer judges) incorrectly believe you taste bitterness with the back of your tongue. … Since bitterness is a much larger part of beer than wine, many believe you need to swallow to properly taste it. …
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How does serving temperature affect the taste of beers?

There are a few components to the interaction between flavor and temperature, but one key one is simply that cold numbs your tongue. At least, extreme cold (e.g. "cold as the rockies"). As such, ove …
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How do you properly taste a beer?

Taste again as the beer warms up a bit. …
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Beer glass cleaning

I've heard it said that you should never use a dish-washer on a proper beer-tasting glass, as it can negatively affect head retention. Is this the case, and if so, what's the best way to keep a tasti …
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What do these "OG" and "RDF" numbers mean?

I'll answer one half and leave the other half to someone else. OG is “Original Gravity” Specific Gravity (often shorted to just ‘gravity’) is a measure of the density of a liquid. Since its is most …
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Should English/English-style beers be served warmer, since that is how the taste was developed?

Serving temperature is, of course, a preference. Serve it frozen or boiling if you want. However, a few opinions are: CAMRA says that Real Ale (aka cask ale, usually english-style) should be serve …
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What should I expect from a Belgian double (dubbel)?

Expect a complex taste, with many notes and flavors. More specifically, the BJCP have this to say (abridged): Aroma: malty sweetness, hints of caramel or chocolate, and moderate fruity esters. … Taste: Same as aroma. Alcohol flavor, if any, should be mild and not solvent-y. No or minimal hop flavor. Mouthfeel: Medium-full body. Medium-high carbonation. See here for the full description. …
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