Ethyl Hexanoate Beer Flavour Standard
Importance of the Ethyl Hexanoate Beer Flavour Standard
Ethyl Hexanoate is present in all beers. Plays an important role in overall flavour balance. Concentrations vary considerably from beer to beer. Off flavour at high concentrations.
Origins of flavour
Ethyl Hexanoate is produced by yeast during fermentation.
Remarks
Recommended standard of ASBC and the EBC.
Associated terms
- Estery
- Apple
- Aniseed
Analysis
- Gas Chromatography
Typical concentration in beer
- 0.07 - 0.5 mg/l
Approximate flavour threshold
- 0.2 mg/l
Beer flavour wheel number
- 0132
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