Beer and Sake Flashcards
What % of rice grain remains and what % is milled away GINJO
60% of grain remains
40% milled away
What % of rice grain remains and what % is milled away DAIGINJO
50% remains
50% polished
highest grade
What is namesake?
Unpasteurized sake that requires refrigeration
What is nigori?
Milky, unfiltered sake, usually off-dry
What does Honjozo indicate?
A small amount of alcohol is added at the end of fermentation
What % of rice grain remains and what % is milled away JUNMAI
70% of grain remains
30% is milled/polished
What does Junmai indicate?
Pure rice sake with no added alcohol
Alcohol % of sake
15-22%
Primary ingredients of sake?
Water Rice Koji-Kin (fungus) Yeast Added distilled alcohol (Brewers Alcohol)
What is sake?
Fermented rice beverage
Examples of Lagers
Pilsner - Czech
Bock
Doppelbock
Oktoberfest - All German
Large scale European and American lagers
Examples of Ales
Hefeweizen - German
Pale Ale
IPA (India Pale Ale)
Porter - All British
Stout - Irish
Lambic
Wit/white bier - Both Belgian
What are the differences between ales and lagers?
Ales:
Top fermenting yeast
Warm temp
Often more fruity
Lagers:
Bottom fermenting yeast
Cool Temp
Subtle, more crisp/clean
What are the four main ingredients in beer?
Water
Yeast
Hops
Cereal Grain/Malt