Faults Flashcards
Oxidation
Loss of freshness and stale aromas
Hine
Caramel, toffee and unpleasant pickled vegetable aromas
Name-hine
Malt, bacon, other unpleasant aromas
Light damage
Scorched rubber, burnt hair
Sweetness
Increases bitterness, alcohol burning
Decreases Body
Umami
Increases bitterness, alcohol burning
Decreases Body
Acidity/Salt
Slight increase in body
Bitterness
Shibumi
Adds to perception of bitterness in sake
Chili
Increases bitterness, acidity, alcohol burning
Decreases Body, richness, sweetness and fruity
Sugar
Dishes high in sugar paired with high sugar or can taste dry and thin
Acidity
Dishes high in acidity paired with acidity sake or can taste flat, flabby unfocused
Chili
Dishes high in Chili paired with light alcohol and some sweet. Reduces burning of alcohol
Intense Flavors
Dishes high in flavors can overwhelm delicate sake
Diacetyl
Butter
From dead yeast
Acetaldehydes
Woodiness
from Pyruvic Acid remaining in sake