Defects

Aim

Recognize obvious faults.

Start

Use small sips; spit if needed.

Do

• Smell first.
• Taste carefully.
• Stop if unpleasant.

Notice

• Moldy
• stale
• fermented
• burnt

Words

Defect

A defect is a repeated fault, not a taste you personally dislike. Confirm by smelling, tasting, and comparing.

Record

Question
Observation
Repeatable note
Next change	Do not force a bad cup to sound good.