Mount Vernon Brew Club

The Tasting Room: Experiments and Publications


We think sharing the results of our experiments is cool for everyone! The Tasting Room is a place where we'll publish our observations and notes from special tasting sessions and experiments. If you would like to cite any of our publications, you can find a copy-and-paste citation at the bottom of the article, as well as the usage rights for the article.

UV Exposure, Glass, and the "Skunky" Smell
April 30, 2024

When malt liquors are exposed to ultraviolet, or UV, light, it can change some of the chemical compounds in the...

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All About Carbon Dioxide
March 19, 2024

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is normally a gas at atmospheric pressures and room temperature, and it's the gas responsible for making...

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Triangle Testing
March 1, 2024

Triangle testing is a simple tool that food scientists use. It's useful for detecting whether is a difference between two...

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Tasting Guide
March 1, 2024

There are five major components to flavor: taste, aroma, texture, appearance, and the human element. What are each of these...

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