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Beer Tasting Sheet

Try completing this form for any beer you’re drinking. Attributes for

each category are listed in progressive order. Use the Points Scoring

Key on page 265 to help you score each category.

Beer Name______________________

State/Country of Origin____________

Style___________________________

Brewery________________________

ABV%__________________________

Appearance

Color: Pale Straw, Gold, Copper, Amber, Red, Honey, Caramel,

Brown, Root Beer, Black

Clarity: Clear, Hazy, Cloudy

Head: None, Diminishing, Lasting | Fizzy, Rocky, Creamy | No lacing,

lacing

Appearance Score (5):_______________________

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Aroma

Malts: Sweet, Biscuity, Caramelly, Chocolaty, Nutty, Toasty, Roasty,

Smoky

Hops: Floral, Citrusy, Leafy, Grassy, Piney, Herbal, Earthy, Spicy

Yeast: Clean, Estery (Fuits, Spices), Floral, Barnyard, Sour/Tart

Other: Alcohol, Metallic, Oxidized, Skunked, “Off ”

Aroma Score (15):_______________________

Taste

Malts: Sweet, Dark Fruit, Biscuity, Grainy, Caramelly, Chocolaty,

Nutty, Toasty, Roasty, Smoky

Hops: Floral, Citrusy, Leafy, Grassy, Piney, Herbal, Earthy, Spicy,

Bitter, Resinous

Yeast: Clean, Estery (Fruits, Spices), Floral, Barnyard, Sour/Tart

Other: Alcohol, Metallic, Oxidized, Skunked, “Off ”

Taste Score (25):_______________________

Mouthfeel

Consistency: Crisp, Smooth, Silky, Velvety, Creamy, Viscous

Carbonation: Delicate, Light, Creamy, Champagne-like, Prickly

Body: Light, Light-Medium, Medium, Medium-Full, Full

Finish: None, Fades Quickly, Average, Long, Everlasting | Dry, Wet

| Warming

Mouthfeel Score (5):_______________________

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Notes / Assessment

Total Score (+50 Points):_______________________

Overall Description of This Beer

(circle one): Crisp Balanced Fruity Malty Hoppy Complex

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Points Scoring Key

APPEARANCE AROMA TASTE MOUTHFEEL

1 = Dull or

Lackluster

1-3 = None or Totally

Off

1-10 = Light or

Unappealing

1 = Dull or

Lackluster

2 = Below Average 4-6 = Noticeable/Light11-15 = Ample or

Satisfactory

2 = Below

Average

3 = Average 7-9 = Nice/Appealing16-18 = Lots of

or Appealing3 = Average

4 = Appealing 10-12 = Strong/Inviting

19-20 =

Abundant or

Very Appealing

4 =

Appealing

5 = Alive or

Inviting

13-15 = Powerful/

Alluring

21-23 = Bountiful

or Love It

5 = Alive or

Inviting

24-25 =

Powerful or

Want Another

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