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Flavour Analysis

Yeast’s first impression is commanding bready aroma, but banana, kombu dashi and clove soon reveal the profile beneath. Beneath those first notes sit barnyard and alcohol, and sulphur and toast notes give the profile a final layer of depth and contrast.

Dominant Flavour Families

Carnal / Animalic
Maillard
Earthy
Vegetal
Spice

Flavour profile of yeast

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Yeast

YeastyMaillard

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Bready, dough-like fermented aroma resembling freshly baked bread or active yeast dough. Strong in yeast.

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