Bartender Certification Spirits, Beer, and Wine 2

Question 1

What is the primary grain used in traditional Scotch whisky production?

Accepted Answer

Malted barley

Answer

Corn

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Wheat

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Rye

Question 2

What distinguishes a 'lager' from an 'ale' in beer production?

Accepted Answer

Lager uses bottom-fermenting yeast at cold temperatures; ale uses top-fermenting yeast at warmer temperatures

Answer

Lager is always darker in color than ale

Answer

Ale has a higher alcohol content than lager

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Lager is brewed with wheat; ale is brewed with barley

Question 3

What is the term for the process of heating wine must (grape juice) with grape skins during red wine production?

Accepted Answer

Maceration

Answer

Distillation

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Malolactic fermentation

Answer

Riddling

Question 4

What does 'ABV' stand for in relation to alcoholic beverages?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol By Volume

Answer

Alcohol By Vintage

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Approved Beverage Variety

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Aged Barrel Vintage

Question 5

Which wine grape variety is most associated with the Bordeaux region of France?

Accepted Answer

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

Answer

Pinot Noir

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Riesling

Answer

Sangiovese

Question 6

What does it mean for a beer to be described as 'hoppy'?

Accepted Answer

The beer has prominent bitterness and/or floral, citrus, or resinous aromas derived from hops

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The beer was brewed using a hop pellet machine

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The beer has a very high alcohol content

Answer

The beer was produced using only organic ingredients