Presentation Index
- Introduction
- Taste Perception Factors
- The Basics of Taste
- Taste: Sugar & Sweetness
- Taste: Salt & Saltiness
- Taste: Sour & Acidity
- Taste: Umami / Savory
- Taste: Bitterness
- Taste Receptors
- Evolution & Taste
- Viscosity & Ethanol
- Decreasing Bitterness
- Aroma's & Taste
- Taste & Psychology
- Herding Effect
- Genetics & Taste
- Taster Status
- Normal Tasters
- Non-Tasters
- Super-Tasters
- Taste Intensity
- PTC/PROP Instructions
- Bartender & Status
- References
Bartenders & Taster Status
Super-Taster Bartenders
- As a bartender, your drinks might be bland / flavorless
- Increase the use of bitters to enhance flavors
- Build a tolerance (train) for drinks with strong flavors
Non-Taster Bartenders
- As a bartender, your drinks may be over the top at times
- Less of an issue than super-tasters bartenders
- Spice and salt are two flavors that may be problematic
- If you suspect a super-taster is near, go easy on them
Using This Information
- Focus on balancing the primary flavors
- Think about the how other people taste
- Use aromas as the exclamation point
- Aromas are what make your cocktails unique
- Use this to define the best drink for yourself
- Use this info to find the best drink for others
