
Part of becoming a brewmaster is developing the ability to identify and address flavors and aromas that are not intended to be in your beer. We typically call these “off-flavors.”
From the infamous skunky smell to hints of canned vegetables, Drew Beechum (Simple Brewing, Experimental Brewing) walks us through 6 of the most common beer off-flavors.
And remember! You can always turn a less-than-drinkable beer into malt vinegar or use it as paint
Common Beer Off-Flavors

wet cardboard, sherry, musty

skunk spray, sulfur

creamed corn, cooked vegetables

buttered popcorn, butterscotch

green apple, fruity, solvent

Band-Aid, mouthwash, medicinal
Share Post