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4-Vinylguaiacol

A volatile phenolic compound associated with clove-like character in relevant brewing contexts.

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Carbon Dioxide

A fermentation/product gas dissolved in beer and central to carbonation presentation and tactile perception.

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Diacetyl

A fermentation-associated vicinal diketone whose concentration can change during maturation and which can present a buttery sensory character when perceptible.

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Ethanol

The principal alcohol formed during beer fermentation and a target of post-fermentation dealcoholization processes.

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Hydrogen Sulfide

A sulfur compound that can contribute sulfurous aroma at perceptible concentrations.

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Isoamyl Acetate

An ester associated in beer sensory literature with banana-like aroma character.

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Lactic Acid

An organic acid relevant to sour beer chemistry and sour taste perception.

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trans-2-Nonenal

An aldehyde commonly discussed in beer staling literature in relation to papery/cardboard-like character.