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Good Beer Hunting

EP-380 Mandy Naglich, Author and Certified Taster

Sep 24, 2023
Author and Certified Taster Mandy Naglich discusses the power of flavor and sensory experience. Topics include becoming a 'Taster', supertasters, expanding notions of flavor, craft beer, cider, and chocolate, and the impact of taste and smell on individuals and culture.
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  • Flavor encompasses more than just taste and includes aroma, mouthfeel, and flavors that transport us through time and space.
  • Anyone can become a skilled taster with practice and familiarity with different flavors.

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The Power of Flavor in Creating a Sensory Experience

Flavor encompasses more than just taste, including aroma, mouthfeel, and flavors that transport us. While flavor is unique to each person, it is a universal human experience. The book emphasizes the importance of appreciating our senses and delves into the concept of flavor. It explores how anyone can become a skilled taster and the role familiarity plays in expanding our notions of flavor. The author shares her own journey in the world of flavor and discusses the differences between craft beer, cider, and chocolate in terms of existing guidelines and critical analysis.

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