Exam Focus
- Ale and lager fermentations commonly differ in flavor expression.
- Weizen yeast can create distinctive fruity and spicy notes.
- Other yeast and bacteria can contribute beer flavor.
Fermentation character
Yeast does more than make alcohol. It can produce fruity, spicy, clean, or complex character depending on strain and fermentation.
Key Terms
- Ester
- A fermentation compound often perceived as fruity.
- Phenolic
- A fermentation character that may read as clove, pepper, smoke, or spice depending on context.