Alcohol Flashcards
1
Q
What is fermentation?
A
the process of turning yeast into sugar alcohol
2
Q
How is alcohol fermented?
A
yeast is broken down by sugar through combustion which releases carbon dioxide forming water and ethyl alcohol. The sugar supply is exhausted or the alcohol reaches a concentration of 12-15% killing the yeast
3
Q
Distillation?
A
heating fermented mixtures to trap purified alcohol in the evaporation
4
Q
Distillation devices used?
A
gathered the evaporation using a pipe
5
Q
Explain the proof number
A
percentage of alcohol volume is one half of the proof number, for example 100-proof means 50% alcohol content
6
Q
Explain the proof number
A
percentage of alcohol volume is one half of the proof number, for example 100-proof means 50% alcohol content
7
Q
Various ethanol concentrations
A
beer 4-6% wine 4-10% Cocktails 17-20% Liqueurs 22-50% Distilled 40% and higher
