The Beer Taster’s Notebook

The Beer Taster’s Notebook

By Jonathan ThompsonScienceArtsFoodChemistry
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The Beer Taster’s Notebook episodes

  • Episode 6: Aroma.... The Begining

    In this episode we start to explore the world of beer aromas. This introduction is a broad view of esters and phenols and all the other goodness without falling too deep through the looking glass, where we shall surely end up as we go deeper and deeper in the subsequent episodes. 

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    14 min
  • Episode 5: What is FAN anyways?

    In this episode we explore the definition, constituents and importance of FAN. Finally some clarity on a term thrown around without much context. An essential episode for serious students of beer. 

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    15 min
  • Episode 4: IPA

    All about IPA. How the India Pale Ale  made it from the waters of the River Trent to the hop bombs of the modern era. Jonathan guides you through the beer's marvelous journey, with a bit of sensory along side.  

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    44 min
  • Episode 3: How We Taste

    In Episode 3, we explore the mechanics of flavour, and how a barrage of signals assembles in the brain and is transformed into the flavours we love ( and hate).  

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    39 min
  • Episode 2: Lagers

    A dive into the history of lager.  

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    23 min
  • Episode 1: The very very basic introduction to beer

    This Episode serves as an introduction to beer, geared towards anyone who needs a quick refresher, or is at the very beginning of their beer journey.

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    10 min

About The Beer Taster’s Notebook

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The podcast specifically dedicated to learning about beer. Join Advanced Cicerone® Jonathan Thompson on deep dives into everything beer. From sensory to biochemistry, this is the podcast for all…