Exam Focus
- Account for genetic and biological differences.
- Recognize smoking, coffee, and food preferences as personal factors.
- Include mental and psychological factors in tasting variation.
What to know
People perceive beer differently because of biological, behavioral, and psychological variation.
Syllabus detail
- Taste perception varies because of genetic and biological differences, personal or behavioral factors such as smoking, coffee, and food preferences, and mental or psychological factors.
Study task
Be ready to explain variations in taste perception in the context of taste and flavor and apply it to a realistic Certified Cicerone® service, tasting, brewing, style, or pairing scenario.
Key Terms
- Variations in taste
- Account for genetic and biological differences.