The Beer Taster’s Notebook

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The podcast specifically dedicated to learning about beer. Join Advanced Cicerone® Jonathan Thompson on deep dives into everything beer. From sensory to biochemistry, this is the podcast for all students of beer and brewing.

  1. FEB 12

    Episode 13: Milling

    A quick overview of malt milling, in preparation for a not so brief dive into the mash!

    8 min

  2. FEB 6

    Episode 12: Malt Basics

    In this episode we dive in to malt, how its made and what it is. From the field to the fermenter, learn how the humble barley kernel makes its way to the brewery, with a little bit of science for good measure.

    17 min

  3. JAN 30

    Episode 11: Lactones

    Wood, coconut, vanilla? What are lactones? In this oh so brief episode, we explore the small but powerful role of lactones in beer.

    7 min

  4. JAN 16

    Episode 10: Thiols

    In this episode we explore the crazy world of thiols. From passionfruit to cat-pee and beyond. Learn how the yeast splits bound thiols into freeform aroma goodness and how brett can pull a few magic tricks of its own.

    9 min

  5. JAN 9

    Episode 9: Phenols Phenols Phenols

    Continuing our dive into yeast derived aromas, we tackle phenols.  The good, the bad, and the confusing. Gain an understanding of what they are, how they are formed, and what is responsible.

    17 min

  6. 12/26/2025

    Episode 8: My Aunt Ester...

    We dive deeper into aroma compounds, this time tackling esters. Stepping off the fusels and into the yeast derived fruitiness. We go through how they are formed, why they are formed, and cover some sensory for good measure.

    11 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    Episode 7: Down We Go.... Fusels

    In the first installment of our aroma exploration we dive into fusel alcohols in beer.  What they are, what they do and how they are produced.

    14 min

  8. 12/17/2025

    Episode 6: Aroma.... The Begining

    In this episode we start to explore the world of beer aromas. This introduction is a broad view of esters and phenols and all the other goodness without falling too deep through the looking glass, where we shall surely end up as we go deeper and deeper in the subsequent episodes.

    14 min
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The podcast specifically dedicated to learning about beer. Join Advanced Cicerone® Jonathan Thompson on deep dives into everything beer. From sensory to biochemistry, this is the podcast for all students of beer and brewing.

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  • Creator
    Jonathan Thompson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Beer Taster’s Notebook
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