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ReviewFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Beer Aroma Compounds: Key Odorants, Off-Flavour Compounds and Improvement Proposals.

Corina Maria Șutea, Elena Mudura, Carmen Rodica Pop, Liana Claudia Salanță, Anca Corina Fărcaș, Petruț Cristian Balaș, Emese Gal, Elisabeta-Irina Geană, Haifeng Zhao, Teodora Emilia Coldea

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Review in Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Corina Maria ȘuteaDepartment of Food Engineering, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0009-0008-8059-692X
Elena MuduraDepartment of Food Engineering, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-2928-5137
Carmen Rodica PopDepartment of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-7798-3397
Liana Claudia SalanțăDepartment of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-2435-405X
Anca Corina FărcașDepartment of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-1392-4080
Petruț Cristian BalașDepartment of Food Engineering, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0009-0006-1677-984X
Emese GalFaculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babeș-Bolyai University, 11 Arany Janos Street, 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-4324-0787
Elisabeta-Irina GeanăNational Research and Development Institute for Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies, Uzinei Str. No. 4, 240050 Ramnicu Valcea, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-4909-8574
Haifeng ZhaoSchool of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China.ORCID 0000-0001-6009-3526
Teodora Emilia ColdeaDepartment of Food Engineering, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-0477-8659

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Beer aroma is a critical quality attribute shaped by volatile compounds from malt, hops, and yeast metabolism; however, the appearance of off-flavours can compromise it. This review identifies and describes the main aroma-active compounds that define the beer's sensory profile, emphasising both key odorants and undesirable notes, such as diacetyl, dimethyl sulphide, acetaldehyde, and light-struck thiols. Based on recent literature, a troubleshooting guide was developed to link specific odours with their particular chemical compounds, origin, and corrective actions. The findings highlight how the composition of raw materials, processing and storage conditions, treatments, fermentation management, and even packaging play an important role in flavour stability. By identifying the sources of common defects and offering practical solutions, this work provides brewers with strategies to enhance aroma control and improve overall beer quality.

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aromabeerodorantsoff-flavoursquality control

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PMID41464993
PMCPMC12732517

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