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Which wine defect is caused by the yeast species Brettanomyces?
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Correct answer is: Horse sweat
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Horse sweat
Name for a wine defect that occurs mainly in red wines, but for which there are many other names. These are Apeshit (South Africa), earthy note (see Geosmin), Brett, Hansaplast, Hunderschweiß, Lederton, Medizinalton, wet dog, wetter Fell, wetter Leder, Pferdestall, Pferdeton, Phenolton, Sattelton, Schweißsocken, Stallgeruch and Teerton. For this reason, the defect was often not clearly recognised in the past or not classified as a defect at all. It occurs in internationally renowned red wines, in Belgian beers and in ciders as a thoroughly accepted typical aroma. Through analyses, the same microorganisms could be...
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