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Esters
Description: This is the fruity character found in some ales. Certain yeasts will throw more esters than others. Acceptable in most ales, not acceptable in clean lagers. That banana aroma/flavor you get from a hefeweizen? That's an example of ester(s).
Cause: Higher fermentation temperature will usually produce more esters, as will certain yeast strains. Poor aeration of wort before pitching can also jack up the esters in your brew.
Remedy: Make sure to ferment your beer at the correct temperature according to style and yeast strain. Do your research on whatever yeast strain you are using. Make sure to aerate wort thoroughly before pitching yeast.
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 Acetaldehyde
Alcoholic / Fusel Alcohol
Astringency
Cider Flavor
Diacetyl
DMS (dimethyl sulfide)
Medicinal / Phenols
Oxidized / Stale
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