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Off-flavours in alcoholic beverages

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Food Taints and Off-Flavours

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Alcoholic beverages are drunk by the consumer with a certain level of expectation, based upon the brands’ reputation. Up until the point of consumption they should have a consistent flavour, remain stable and be microbiologically sound. If this expectation is not met, the commercial implications can be significant.

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Bennett, S.J.E. (1996). Off-flavours in alcoholic beverages. In: Saxby, M.J. (eds) Food Taints and Off-Flavours. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-2151-8_10

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