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Temperature
20°C optimal
10°C to 30°C range
Fermentation temperature range
Time
1 year
6 months – 2 years
Equipment
Aroma ()
Compounds: Trimethylamine, Dimethyl sulfide, Acetic acid
Taste
Texture
Wine Analogy
Similar to aged Manzanilla sherry with its saline, oxidative notes
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to wet-processed Ethiopian coffees' fermented fruit undertones
Perfume Analogy
Resembles the animalic base notes in civet-heavy vintage perfumes
Key Compounds Produced
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