Glossary

ABV

Alcohol By Volume. the percentage of alcohol in a beverage

DOP

Denominación de Origen Protegida - the Castilian name for the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)

DMS

Di-Methyl Sulfide. exhibits itself as a canned vegetable or creamed corn flavor in beer. It’s presence is considered a defect.

ETG

Especialidad Tradicional Garantizada. An EU scheme for geographical indications and traditional specialties

IBU

International Bitterness Unit. used for measuring how bitter a beer is

IGP

Indicación Geográfica Protegida. An EU scheme for geographical indications and traditional specialties.

PDO

Protected Designation of Origin

PGI

Protected Geographical Indication

SRM

Standard Reference Method. a number that represents a color of a liquid

TSG

Traditional Specialties Guaranteed

UHT

Ultra-High Temperature Milk. ultra-pasteurized milk that comes in sterilized containers