Dynamic sensory analysis by Temporal Dominance of Sensations paired with dynamic liking and wanting methodologies to understand the consumers’ preference between two beer styles enriched with elderberries

The main objective of this work was to use dynamic sensory analysis methods to understand consumers’ preferences between Blonde Ale and Catharina Sour beer styles enriched with elderberries. Multiple-sip intake temporal dominance of sensations (TDS) paired with dynamics liking and wanting methodologies were applied with 84 consumers. The protocol consisted of TDS of one sip and 7 flavour/taste sensations, immediately followed by a liking evaluation and after two sips a wanting test (the last two done on a 9 points scale). This protocol of three sips was repeated over five cycles. The results reveal significant differences between the 2 beers concerning their dynamic sensory perception, and liking and wanting scores. The total duration of the Blonde Ale sips (20.45 s) was significantly higher (p < 0.01) than in the Catharina Sour (18.29 s) and for both beers cycle duration gradually decreased. The Blonde Ale was the favourite beer with higher liking and wanting scores. The malt and hop characteristics were the main reason for this preference.