BEER SENSORY ANALYSIS

With over 25 years of expertise in beer sensory analysis, FlavorActiV is dedicated to advancing sensory practices across the entire beer market. From the largest beer brands and multi-site breweries to independent craft producers, we offer comprehensive sensory solutions. Our beer sensory training services include a complete beer off-flavour sensory training kit, identification and resolution of beer off-flavours, and detailed beer tasting notes.

BEER SENSORY SOLUTIONS

Beer sensory analysis focuses on distinct elements related to taste, look, smell, and mouthfeel while tasting beer. Brewers and beer tasters use this information to assess the quality of each brew, including any defects or off-flavours. FlavorActiV’s pharmaceutical grade, GMP Flavour Standards are safe to smell, taste and drink, and can be used in almost any liquid to impart a real flavour, off-note, or taint. The beer flavour standards developed in FlavorActiV’s dedicated pharmaceutical facility in the UK are sold individually in packs of 5 capsules, with each capsule separately blister-packed to provide flavour protection and prolonged shelf life. Shop our range of Beer Flavour Standards using the link below. We also offer a mixed flavour beer off-flavour sensory training kit for those seeking a pre-selection of core beer flavour standards.

Optimising Beer Freshness

Identify actionable areas for improvement throughout the brewing process with the Micro ESR and FlavorActiV’s Beer Freshness Package.

Automate IBU measurement

The IBULyzer® is an at-line beer analyser developed at the direct demand of the beer industry. The analyser automates the manual isooctane extraction method for bitterness tests on multiple sampling points.

BEER SENSORY PLAN

1 › Train

Train using FlavorActiV’s GMP Beer Flavour Standards & off-flavour kits. Our multilingual team provides training in over 15 languages.

2 › Calibrate

Receive regular beer proficiency kits to test your abilities. Input data into our proprietary software to benchmark your results globally.

3 › Maintain

FlavorActiV advanced training sessions and industry-specific workshops will see your sensory knowledge continually grow across the range of flavour reference standards.

4 › Improve

Continual optimisation and analysis of support and package, coupled with the supply of GMP Flavour Standards.

OUR RANGE OF BEER FLAVOUR STANDARDS AND KITS

Our beer flavour standards and off-flavour kits were developed to meet the high demands of any brewing company. Explore our range of beer GMP Flavour Standards for sensory training.

ABOUT OUR BEER gmp flavour standards

Each of the 58 GMP-certified flavours for beer off-flavour sensory analysis has undergone evaluation by FlavorActiV’s Sensory Systems team as well as the Beer industry directly prior to inclusion within FlavorActiV’s latest Beer Flavour Lexicon and Library as important beer flavour reference standards.