In this kind of test, testers describe their sensory perception of a product. Descriptive sensory analysis does not specify whether a product is the best from a qualitative standpoint but rather only serves to objectively describe a product. There is a distinction made here between a simple descriptive test and a profile test.
This method describes how to carry out the profile test.
beer, beer-based beverages, non-alcoholic beverages, mineral water
The sensory properties of a product can be identified and quantified by a tasting panel trained in descriptive testing using the profile method. The product profile is impartial and is used for product development as well as for monitoring changes in the product over time.