However, the receptor-independent process involves the diffusion of bitter, amphiphilic chemicals like quinine across the taste receptor cell membranes.
The relevant episode ('Aftertaste') aired July 3, 2006 and showed her colleague, Special Agent Fritz Howard sending Johnson a huge bouquet of flowers.
Originally brewed with Saaz hops, however due to production and supply issues is now brewed with Hallertau hops from Bavaria, Germany and is described as a light, refreshing beer with a crisp, hoppy finish without a lingering aftertaste.