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'''Isovaleric Acid''', also known as 3-Methylbutanoic acid, is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)2CHCH2CO2H. The flavor and aroma are often described as rancid Parmesan, "pungent cheese" or "foot odor". It is not to be confused with [[Butyric Acid]], which specifically has a more bile or vomit aroma and flavor. The flavor threshold of isovaleric acid has been reported to be 1 mg/L <ref name="aroxa">[http://www.aroxa.com/beer/beer-flavour-standard/isovaleric-acid/ Aroxa. Isovaleric acid. Retreived 12/30/2015.]</ref> and 1.5 mg/L <ref name="peyer_2017" />. It has a boiling temperature of 347-351°F (175-177°C) <ref name="wikipedia" />.
==Production in Beer and Wine==