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What does the brewing term ‘sparging’ refer to?

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Rinsing spent grains with hot water to extract additional sugars from the mash.

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What is ‘krausen’ in beer production?

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The foamy head of yeast and wort that forms during the initial phase of fermentation.

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Define ‘diacetyl’ in beer terms.

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A buttery-flavored compound naturally produced during fermentation, often considered an off-flavor if too prominent.

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What is ‘lautering’?

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Separating wort from spent grain after the mashing process.

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Explain the term ‘attenuation’ in brewing.

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The degree to which yeast converts sugars into alcohol and CO₂ during fermentation.

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What does ‘flocculation’ mean regarding yeast?

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The process by which yeast clumps together and settles out of the beer after fermentation.

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Define ‘grist’ in brewing.

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The combination of malted and unmalted grains milled together for brewing.

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What does ‘decoction mashing’ involve?

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A traditional method where part of the mash is boiled separately, then returned to raise the overall mash temperature.

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Explain ‘dry hopping’.

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Adding hops after primary fermentation to enhance aroma without increasing bitterness significantly.

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What are ‘noble hops’? Give examples.

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Traditional European hop varieties known for their delicate aromas, e.g., Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, Tettnanger, Saaz, and Spalt.

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What is the primary characteristic of a ‘Belgian Saison’?

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Highly carbonated, fruity, spicy, and dry finish; moderate bitterness with SRM 5-14, IBU 20-35.

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Identify a distinctive trait of ‘German Schwarzbier’.

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A dark lager with roasted malt flavor, moderate bitterness, smooth finish; SRM 17-30, IBU 20-30.

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What is a defining feature of a ‘Baltic Porter’?

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High strength lager with malt sweetness, dark fruit notes, smooth finish; SRM 17-30, IBU 20-40.

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Describe the key profile of ‘American Barleywine’.

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Strong ale with intense malt character, assertive bitterness, and noticeable hop aroma; SRM 10-19, IBU 50-100.

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What is unique about ‘Flanders Red Ale’?

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Sour Belgian ale aged in oak barrels, notes of tart cherry and vinegar; SRM 10-16, IBU 10-25.

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Describe an ‘Imperial Stout’.

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Very dark, rich ale with robust roasted malt flavor, high alcohol content; SRM 30-40, IBU 50-90.

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What differentiates a ‘Gueuze’?

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A blend of young and old lambics, spontaneously fermented, dry, sour, highly carbonated; SRM 3-7, IBU 0-10.

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What are characteristics of ‘Belgian Tripel’?

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Pale, strong, complex ale with fruity esters, spicy phenolics, dry finish; SRM 4.5-7, IBU 20-40.

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Define an ‘American IPA’.

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Assertively hoppy, with citrus or pine aromas, medium body, dry finish; SRM 6-14, IBU 40-70.

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What’s unique about ‘Berliner Weisse’?

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Low-alcohol, tart wheat beer, often served with flavored syrups; SRM 2-3, IBU 3-8.

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What is ‘Bottle Conditioning’?

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Carbonation achieved through secondary fermentation inside the bottle.

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Explain ‘Isinglass’ usage in brewing.

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A fining agent derived from fish bladders, used to clarify beer.

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What does ‘ABV’ stand for?

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Alcohol By Volume, indicating alcohol percentage in beer.

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Describe a ‘Brettanomyces’ yeast flavor profile.

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Yeast strain producing funky, earthy, barnyard flavors typical in wild and sour beers.

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What does 'phenolic' refer to in beer?
Flavor compounds giving spicy, clove-like, smoky notes, often from specific yeast strains.
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What does the term 'session beer' imply?
Lower alcohol beer, usually below 5% ABV, meant for drinking several in one session.
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Define 'Mash Efficiency'.
Measure of how effectively a brewer extracts fermentable sugars from malt during mashing.
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What is a 'Hopback'?
A sealed chamber filled with fresh hops used to add aroma to hot wort.
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Describe 'Infusion Mash'.
Simplest mashing method; hot water mixed with grain and held at steady temperature.
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What does 'SRM' measure?
Standard Reference Method; measures beer color intensity.
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What does 'IBU' stand for?
International Bitterness Units; measures beer bitterness.
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What is a 'Munich Dunkel'?
Dark lager characterized by rich maltiness, notes of toasted bread, smooth finish; SRM 14-28, IBU 18-28.
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Describe a 'Rauchbier'.
Smoky German lager made with malt smoked over beechwood; SRM 12-22, IBU 20-30.
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What is 'Witbier'?
Belgian wheat ale, pale, cloudy, brewed with coriander and orange peel; SRM 2-4, IBU 8-20.
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Characterize a 'Belgian Dubbel'.
Dark amber ale with malty sweetness, dark fruit flavors, moderate bitterness; SRM 10-17, IBU 15-25.
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Define an 'English Mild Ale'.
Low-alcohol, malty ale with caramel and toffee notes, low bitterness; SRM 12-25, IBU 10-25.
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What is 'Irish Red Ale'?
Amber-red beer with moderate caramel malt sweetness, balanced finish; SRM 9-14, IBU 17-28.
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Describe 'Belgian Golden Strong Ale'.
Pale, strong ale with spicy-fruity profile, deceptive drinkability; SRM 3-6, IBU 22-35.
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What is a characteristic of 'Scotch Ale (Wee Heavy)'?
Strong, sweet malt flavors, rich caramel, minimal hop bitterness; SRM 14-25, IBU 17-35.
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Name a key trait of 'Kölsch'.
Light-bodied German ale with subtle fruitiness, clean crisp finish; SRM 3.5-5, IBU 18-30.
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What beer has higher IBU: American IPA or Munich Helles?
American IPA (IBU 40-70) is significantly more bitter than Munich Helles (IBU 16-22).
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Which beer is darker (higher SRM), Schwarzbier or Belgian Tripel?
Schwarzbier (SRM 17-30) is darker than Belgian Tripel (SRM 4.5-7).
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Compare bitterness between English Mild and American Barleywine.
American Barleywine (IBU 50-100) is far more bitter than English Mild Ale (IBU 10-25).
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Which beer has lower IBU: Berliner Weisse or Witbier?
Berliner Weisse (IBU 3-8) has lower bitterness than Witbier (IBU 8-20).
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Compare the SRM values of a Flanders Red Ale and an Imperial Stout.
Imperial Stout (SRM 30-40) is much darker than Flanders Red Ale (SRM 10-16).