Beer sensory references
FlavorActiv standards and kits for calibrating beer panels.
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FlavorActiv sensory reference standards and kits for beer.
How they are organised. The beginner and intermediate kits carry twenty standards. Beyond those there are specific standards, for studying one area rather than sweeping the whole map.
They are ordered on enquiry: which references you need depends on the panel and on what is being calibrated.
They are used in the sensory workshops, and also sold on their own.
No online shop yet. Write to ask about availability.
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