Beer Basics and Recipes

Question 1

Define the following beer term:

Ale

Answer 1

• “top-fermented” beer
• fermented at higher temperatures for a shorter time than lager
• fruity character
• honey to reddish/brown to black in color

Question 2

Define the following beer term:

Beer

Answer 2

any fermented drink made primarily from grain and hops

Question 3

Define the following beer term:

Cider

Answer 3

• fermented apple juice
• made sparkling by carbonation or fermentation with natural yeast of apples
• not a wine (fermented grapes) or a beer (fermented with added yeast)

Question 4

Define the following beer term:

Hops

Answer 4

• spice used to season beer
• provides aroma, bitterness, and taste
• acts as preservative

Question 5

Define the following beer term:

Lager

Answer 5

• “bottom fermented” beer
• fermented at lower temperature for longer time than other beers
• golden or dark color
• clean and sharp character

Question 6

What are a few examples of lager variations?

Answer 6

• Pilseners
• bocks
• dopplebocks

Question 7

Which type of beer is most similar to white wine?

Answer 7

lagers

because light and crisp on palate

Question 8

Which type of beer is most similar to red wine?

Answer 8

ales

because complex, diverse, and fruity with a fuller body

Question 9

What is the temperature for peak beer taste?

Answer 9

50-55°F

Question 10

What temperature do most prefer their beer?

Answer 10

ice cold

Question 11

What is the proper glassware to serve beer in?

Answer 11

• beer steins
• pilsner glasses
• pint glasses

Question 12

What are some brands of domestic beer?

Answer 12

• Budweiser
• Coors
• Samuel Adams

Question 13

What are some brands of imported beer?

Answer 13

• Amstel (Holland)
• Corona (Mexico)
• Guineess (England/Ireland)

Question 14

Describe the method for executing the following beer recipe:

Black and Tan

Answer 14

Hold glass at an angle and fill halfway with light-colored beer
Float dark-colored beer
Serve in a pint glass

Question 15

Describe the method for executing the following beer recipe:

Black Velvet

Answer 15

Hold glass at an angle and fill halfway with champagne
Float Guinness
Serve in a pint glass

Question 16

Describe the method for executing the following beer recipe:

Bloody Beer

Answer 16

# Fill **Ale or light lager**
 2 oz **spicy tomato juice**
 Serve in a pint glass

Question 17

Describe the method for executing the following beer recipe:

Irish Car Bomb

Answer 17

# Fill **Guinness**
 1.5 oz **Bailey's Irish Cream** and **Jameson's Irish Whiskey**
 Serve in a pint glass