Beverage Appreciation Quiz 2

Alcoholic fermentation equation

sugar + yeast = alcohol & CO2

What is beer made from? (MWHY)

Malt

Water

Hops

Yeast

What is malt? What happens to it?

Grains (typically barley, wheat, or rye) that are partially germinated, dried, and cracked (a process called malting)

What are hops?

The flower that adds bitterness or flavor to a beer

What is the main ingredient in beer and why

Water (80-90%)

It provides the liquid environment where yeast can consume sugar to turn it into alcohol

What are traits of German, Czech, and British Hops (Subtle or intense aromas? flavors)

Subtle aromas

Tend to be more spicy, floral, herbal, earthy, or fruity

What are traits of American, New Zealand, and Australian hops (Subtle or intense aromas? flavors)

Intense aromas

Citrus (lemon, lime),

stone fruit (peach, apricot, nectarine),

tropical fruit (mango, pineapple)

What are qualities of an ale? (speed, temperature, aromas)

• Quicker fermentation speed

• Warmer fermentation temperature

• Range of fruity and spicy aromas possible

What are qualities of a lager (speed, temperature, aromas)

• Slower fermentation speed

• Cooler fermentation temperatures

• Less aromas

What type of yeast is in an ale?

Top-fermenting yeast

Yeast in an ale ferments ______ at _______ temperatures

Quickly, warmer

What temperature does yeast ferment at in ale

68 F

How long does fermentation of yeast happen in an ale

7 - 10 days

What type of yeast is in an lager?

Bottom-fermenting yeast

Yeast in a lager ferments ______ at _______ temperatures

Slower, cooler

What temperature does yeast ferment at in a lager

55 to 60° F

How long does fermentation of yeast happen in a lager

Usually finishes in 10 days, BUT needs conditioning which can take 6 to 10 weeks

What are some examples of ales (PPISS)

IPA, Stout, Porter, Sour, Pale Ale

What are some examples of lager (PBH)

Pilsner, Helles, Budweiser

What is a low level ABV for beer?

4% abv and below

What is a medium level ABV for beer?

4.1 to 5.9% abv

What is a high level ABV for beer?

6 to 9% abv

What is a very high level ABV for beer?

above 9% abv

How many units of water are used for 1 unit of beer

7

T or F: different water profiles create different tasting beer

T

Gose Water

• Originally comes from the Gose river in Leipzig Germany

• River has a high salinity content

• High salinity became a trademark taste for the beer’s tasting profile

• Now, brewers who don’t have access to the Gose river will add salt to emulate that trademark taste

How do hops grow

• Hops are a flower that grows on a bine

• Sunlight and climate are big contributors

• New developments in growth are similar to the grow room practices of marijuana

Hot Side

adds bitterness & shelf-stability

Cold Side

• adds fruity & floral flavors

• Is also called dry hopping

• essential oils are preserved

What is the most important ingredient in beer

yeast

Yeast is a f_ _ _ _ _

fungus

What does yeast do

Converts sugars into two biproducts: ethanoyl and CO2

Yeast is an aerobic and anerobic organism, what does that mean?

Aerobic means "with oxygen"

Anaerobic means "without oxygen"

T or F: Beer can only ever be a lager or an ale

F

How do hybrids work?

• Ale yeast fermented at lager temperature

• Lager yeast fermented at ale

  temperature

How Beer Has Been Perceived in Hospitality?

• Working mans drink

• Drink that was popularized and came to the US through imports

What was the craft beer revolution

We started learning about

• better ingredients

• better yeast production/science

• barrel aging

What should/shouldn’t you do with beer

• No frosted glasses (nullifies flavor profile)

• No green or clear bottles (brown bottles protect from light damage)

• When pouring there should be 2 fingers worth of head

What are the 4 steps in the process for drinking/enjoying beer

• appearance

• aroma

• taste

• mouth feel (thickness)