Beer and the brewing process

Question 1

What are the four main steps that all beers go through

Answer 1

Mashing
Boiling
Fermentation
Conditioning

Question 2

When making beer after the mashing process is complete, what is the name of the liquid that is separated from the mash

Answer 2

Wort

Question 3

What is the name of the tank that mashing takes place in

Answer 3

Mashing tun

Question 4

What is the name of the tank the boiling takes place in

Answer 4

A brew kettle

Question 5

At what stage are hops added to the beer

Answer 5

The end of Boiling

Question 6

Why are hops added to beer

Answer 6

To add bitterness and aromas

Question 7

True or false water does not affect beer

Answer 7

False: water is approximately 95% of beer and it’s hardness softness or mineral content will strongly affect the style of beer produced

Question 8

What are the two types of yeast used to ferment beer

Answer 8

Ale or top fermenting yeast

Logger or bottom fermenting yeast

Question 9

What are Adjuncts

Answer 9

They include any fermentable sugar source that is added to beer besides those for malted barley

Question 10

What is the cereal grain used to make beer

Answer 10

Barley