Exam Focus
- Describe appearance, aroma, flavor, finish, mouthfeel, and perceived bitterness.
- Use sensory descriptors alongside numbers.
- Recognize style identity as both measurable and descriptive.
What to know
Qualitative parameters describe what a beer smells, tastes, looks, and feels like within a style.
Syllabus detail
- Qualitative parameters include appearance, aroma, flavor, finish or aftertaste, mouthfeel, and perceived bitterness.
Study task
Be ready to explain qualitative parameters of beer character in the context of style parameters and apply it to a realistic Certified Cicerone® service, tasting, brewing, style, or pairing scenario.
Key Terms
- Qualitative parameters of
- Describe appearance, aroma, flavor, finish, mouthfeel, and perceived bitterness.