Randy Mosher on Sensory Science and Beer Flavor Synergy
From Respecting the Beer by McFleshman's Brewing Co
April 30, 2026 · 33 min · Season 1 · Episode 113
About this episode
Randy Mosher discusses the science of taste and beer flavor in this episode.
Do you taste beer? Or do you taste beer? Chicago-based beer author Randy Mosher stops in to break down the science of taste. A foremost authority on beer tasting, Randy's new book takes your tastebuds to task! Pre-order your copy of "Your Tasting Brain" by Randy Mosher: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/Y/bo264674950.html Randy's Website: https://randymosher.com/ Randy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chemosensationalist/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer! 01:04 Meet Randy Mosher 01:30 Why Write Your Tasting Brain 03:32 Deep Dive Into Sensory Science 06:53 Siebel Institute Changes 09:58 Ray Daniels and Beer Education 12:14 Smell Loss and Retraining 19:05 Inner Taster and Memory 21:49 Flavor Lab and Synergy 26:17 Wine vs Beer Tasting Myth 31:40 Freshness and Beer Ratings -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman…
People in this episode
Hosts: Bobby Fleshman, Allison Fleshman, Joel Hermansen, Gary Ardnt
Guest: Randy Mosher
Topics covered
- sensory science
- beer flavor
- taste
- beer education
- memory
- freshness
Keywords
- beer tasting
- sensory science
- taste buds
- flavor synergy
- beer education
Sponsors
McFleshman's Brewing Co
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Siebel Institute
Products: Your Tasting Brain
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