1.1 This guide provides guidelines specific to the sensory and consumer evaluation of alcoholic beverages, including but not limited to beer, wine, coolers, cocktails, ready to drinks, liqueurs, hard ciders, hard seltzers, and distilled spirits.
1.2 This guide covers assessor selection, sample preparation, serving protocols, and evaluation recommendations for specific alcoholic products.
1.3 This guide addresses safety, regulatory, and legal concerns, but does not cover all legal rules for alcohol and sensory evaluation around the world. It is the responsibility of the user to be aware of their current local laws and regulations, corporate policies and procedures, and confirm they haven’t changed since publication.
1.4 This guide does not cover the evaluation of raw materials or specific test methods.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E1879-22 Referenced Document
ASTM E1871 Standard Practice for Serving Protocol for Sensory Evaluation of Foods and Beverages
ASTM E253 Standard Terminology Relating to Sensory Evaluation of Materials and Products*, 2023-07-15 Update
ASTM E1879-22 history
2022ASTM E1879-22 Standard Guide for Sensory Evaluation of Beverages Containing Alcohol
2021ASTM E1879-21 Standard Guide for Sensory Evaluation of Beverages Containing Alcohol
2020ASTM E1879-20 Standard Guide for Sensory Evaluation of Beverages Containing Alcohol
2017ASTM E1879-17 Standard Guide for Sensory Evaluation of Beverages Containing Alcohol
2010ASTM E1879-00(2010) Standard Guide for Sensory Evaluation of Beverages Containing Alcohol
2000ASTM E1879-00(2004)e1 Standard Guide for Sensory Evaluation of Beverages Containing Alcohol
2000ASTM E1879-00 Standard Guide for Sensory Evaluation of Beverages Containing Alcohol
2000ASTM E1879-97 Standard Guide for Sensory Evaluation of Beverages Containing Alcohol