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Fusel Alcohol
Description: In excessive levels, this is sometimes referred to as "hotness" or "hot." A sensation of warmth in the mouth that can contribute or detract from the beers overall character and complexity. Of course ethanol is produced during fermentation and is a necessary component in beer, however it can be harsh if the beer contains any longer chain alcohols (fusel alcohols). You want some alcoholic notes in a stronger beer style, however they should never be harsh or solvent-like.
Cause: Too high of a fermentation temperature, try to keep fermentation below 80F regardless of beer style or yeast strain. Also can be caused by yeast underpitching, and insufficient oxygen dissolved in solution before pitching.
Remedy: Keep fermentation temperatures at a reasonable temperature. Make sure to pitch a sufficient amount of yeast (always do a yeast starter with liquid yeast), and be sure to aerate your wort thoroughly before pitching your yeast.
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 Acetaldehyde
Astringency
Cidery
Diacetyl
DMS (dimethyl sulfide)
Esters
Medicinal / Phenols
Oxidized / Stale
Skunky
Sour
Sulfur
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