Beer Glossary – Esters: Sniffing Out the Fruity Suspects in Your Brew

Esters in Beer

When you pop open a cold one, the enchanting bouquet that hits your nose is thanks to the unsung heroes of brewing: esters. These aromatic compounds are the result of a magical union between alcohols and acids during fermentation. And they are responsible for a symphony of fruity, flowery, and sometimes downright funky flavors in […]