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As the name suggests, these are intended to tell whether a difference can be perceived between two beers. For instance, the Brewer may be interested in checking whether one batch of beer differs from the previous production run of the same beer, whether a process change has had an effect on the product, whether batches of the same brand of beer brewed in two different breweries are similar, and so on.

It is essential that the tasters not be distracted in this task. The environment has to be quiet, and they must not be influenced by the appearance of the product, so the beer is served in dark glasses and in a room fitted with artificial red light and with no opportunity for them to make contact with other assessors. It is important that the sensitivity of the tasters not be influenced by their having recently enjoyed a cigarette or a coffee or partaken of any strongly flavored food; best to have the tasting session prior to lunch, especially if curry is on the menu.
The classic difference procedure is the three-glass test: a minimum of seven assessors is presented with three glasses. Two of the glasses contain one beer, the third the other beer. The order of presentation is randomized. All the taster has to do is indicate which beer she thinks is different. Statistical analysis will reveal whether a significant number of tasters are able to discern a difference between the beers, and therefore whether, according to the law of averages, two beers will or will not be perceived as tasting different by the public.

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Step-by-step explanation:

This passage describes a sensory evaluation method called the three-glass test, which is used to determine whether there is a perceptible difference between two beers. The purpose of this test is to assess whether changes in the brewing process or ingredients result in a detectable difference in the flavor and aroma of the beer.

The test involves presenting two glasses of one beer and one glass of the other beer to a panel of at least seven tasters, who are asked to identify which beer is different. The order of presentation is randomized to prevent any biases. The tasters are not allowed to see the beer, as it is served in dark glasses, and the testing environment is designed to minimize distractions and sensory interference.

After the test, statistical analysis is performed to determine whether the tasters were able to detect a significant difference between the beers. If a significant number of tasters were able to detect a difference, it suggests that the two beers are not identical and that the change in the brewing process or ingredients has had an impact on the flavor and aroma of the beer.

Overall, the three-glass test and other sensory evaluation methods are essential tools for brewers to maintain consistency and quality in their products and to ensure that any changes made to the brewing process or ingredients do not negatively affect the beer's taste and aroma