menthenone

/mɛnˈθɛnən/

Definitions

1. noun

A sesquiterpene, a type of organic compound found in hops, used in brewing and as a flavoring agent.

“The brewery added menthenone to their beer to enhance the hoppy flavor.”

Synonyms

  • hop flavor component
  • sesquiterpene

Antonyms

  • brewing chemical
  • hop flavor suppressant