dustinstriplin
Well-Known Member
I could use some help determining the difference between oxidation and astringency. I've heard oxidation may have a wet cardboard flavor. Does oxidation also produce a drying effect on the tongue? I always thought it did, but I'm not sure now. When watching the sensory talk during homebrewcon, the speaker said a great example of astringency can be produced by sucking on your tongue to dry it out. If oxidation produces a drying sensation, what do you recommend to differentiate astringency from oxidation?