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Nobody Knows Exactly Why We Can Taste Bitter Flavors

Nobody Knows Exactly Why We Can Taste Bitter Flavors

The first time I ever moved on from light beer to try an IPA (when I was of course, 21) I clearly remember thinking, “I hate this. I’d rather eat soap.” Bitter foods can be off-putting at first, but here I am years later, happily ordering IPAs and chugging coffee. So what use is the bitter flavor to humans? [More]