Exam Focus
- Identify emergent flavor as a successful pairing outcome.
- Look for combined flavors not obvious in beer or dish alone.
- Describe the combined result precisely.
What to know
Beer and food can interact to create a new impression beyond either component.
Syllabus detail
- A successful pairing can create new flavors not originally present in either the beer or the dish.
Study task
Be ready to explain pairing creates new flavors in the context of possible outcomes of successful beer and food pairings and apply it to a realistic Certified Cicerone® service, tasting, brewing, style, or pairing scenario.
Key Terms
- Pairing creates new
- Identify emergent flavor as a successful pairing outcome.