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What is the ABV for Dunkel?

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4.5%-5.6% ABV

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What specific flavor notes should be found in Dunkel?

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Malt flavors are most noticeable. Lightly toasty or biscuit-like with perhaps some caramel or nutty flavor. Little or no hop aroma or flavor. Modest hop bitterness keeps the beer from being sweet.

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What is the proper glassware for Dunkel?

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Beer mug

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What are the related styles to Dunkel?

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N/A

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What is the SRM value for Dunkel?

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14-28 (Amber to Brown)

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Is Oktoberfest/Marzen a lager or an ale?

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Lager

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What is the SRM value for Oktoberfest/Marzen?

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7-14 (Gold to Amber)

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What is the percieved bitterness for Oktoberfest/Marzen?

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Moderate (20-28 IBUs)

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What is the ABV for Oktoberfest/Marzen?

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4.8%-5.7% ABV

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What specific flavor notes should be found in Oktoberfest/Marzen?

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Malt-balanced with 1/2-1% ABV than Pilsner or Helles. Light examples have a mild bready malt flavor, while amber examples show more toast and caramel notes.

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What is the proper glassware for Oktoberfest/Marzen?

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Beer mug

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What is the perceived bitterness for Dunkel?

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Moderate (18-28 IBUs)

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When are Marzen beers traditionally brewed?

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Spring, for summer storage to be consumed in the fall. Marzen means March.

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Is Dopplebock a lager or an ale?

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Lager

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What is the ABV for Doppelbock?

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7%-10% ABV

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What specific flavor notes should be found in Doppelbock?

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Very malty (often sweet and thick). Lighter examples more bread and toast, while darker styles are more toffee and chocolate.

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What is the proper glassware for Doppelbock?

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Pint Glass

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What are the related styles to Doppelbock?

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Traditional Bock

Maibock/Helles Bock

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What was the original purpose for brewing Doppelbock beer?

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Sustanance during fasts, a sort of “liquid bread”.

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Is Maibock/Helles Bock a lager or an ale?

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Lager

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Is Dunkel a lager or an ale?

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Lager

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What is the SRM value for Maibock/Helles Bock?

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6-11 (Gold to Light Amber)

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What is the perceived bitterness for Maibock/Helles Bock?

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Moderate (23-35 IBUs)

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What is the ABV for Maibock/Helles Bock?

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6.3%-7.4% ABV

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What specific flavor notes should be found in Maibock/Helles Bock?
Bready, Toasty flavors. Less alcoholic stregth than a Doppelbock, but more hop flavor, aroma and bitterness.
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What is the proper glassware for Maibock/Helles Bock?
Pint Glass
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What are the related styles to Maibock/Helles Bock?
Bock | Doppelbock
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Is Bohemian Pilsner a Lager or an Ale?
Lager
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What is the SRM value for Bohemian Pilsner?
3.5-6 (Gold)
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What is the perceived bitterness for Bohemian Pilsner?
Pronounced (35-45 IBUs)
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What is the ABV for Bohemian Pilsner?
4.2%-5.4% ABV
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What specific flavor notes should be found in Bohemian Pilsner?
Generally darker and more malty than German Pilsner, but with simliar aroma, flavor and bitter hops.
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What is the proper glassware for Bohemian Pilsner?
Pokal Glass
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What are the related styles to Bohemian Pilsner?
German Pilsner
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Where does Bohemian Pilsner originate from?
Pilsen, Czech Republic
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Is German Pilsner a lager or an ale?
Lager
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What is the SRM value for German Pilsner?
2-5 (Straw to Gold)
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What are the related styles to Oktoberfest/Marzen?
None
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What is the perceived bitterness for German Pilsner?
Assertive (25-45 IBUs)
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What is the ABV for German Pilsner?
4.4%-5.2% ABV
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Which specific flavor notes should be found in German Pilsner?
Flowery, perfumed hops in aroma and flavor. Crisp, bitter finish. Some bready malt flavor is not uncommon.
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What is the proper glassware for German Pilsner?
Pint Glass
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What are the related styles to German Pilsner?
Bohemian Pilsner | Munich Helles
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Is Munich Helles a lager or an ale?
Lager
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What is the SRM value for Munich Helles?
3-5 (Pale to Light Gold)
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What is the percieved bitterness for Munich Helles?
Moderate (16-22 IBUs)
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What is the ABV for Munich Helles?
4.7%-5.4% ABV
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What specific flavor notes should be found in Munich Helles?
Similar to German Pilsner, but shows off the bready flavor of the pale malt and has low bitterness.
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What is the proper glassware for Munich Helles?
Beer Mug
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What are the related styles to Munich Helles?
German Pilsner | Pale Oktoberfest
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is Weizen/Weissbier a lager or an ale?
Ale
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What is the SRM value for Weizen/Weissbier?
2-8 (Gold to Light Amber)
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What is the perceived bitterness for Weizen/Weissbier?
Low (8-15 IBUs)
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What is the ABV for Weizen/Weissbier?
4.3%-5.6% ABV
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Which specific falvor notes should be found in Weizen/Weissbier?
Flour-like maltiness, banana and clove from the yeast, high carbonation levels.
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What is the proper glassware for Weizen/Weissbier?
Weizen Glass
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What are the related styles to Weizen/Weissbier?
None
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What is the minimum amount of wheat required in Weizen/Weissbier's grain bill?
50%
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Is Kolsch a lager or an ale?
Ale
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What is the SRM value for Kolsch?
3.5-5 (Straw to Light Gold)
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What is the perceived bitterness for Kolsch?
Moderate (20-30 IBUs)
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What is the ABV for Kolsch?
4.4%-5.2% ABV
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Which specific flavor notes should be found in Kolsch?
Subtle fruitiness, delicate malt flavor, firm bitterness, wine-like character.
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What is the proper glassware for Kolsch?
Stange Glass
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What are the related styles to Kolsch?
None
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Where is Kolsch traditionally produced and what is significant about the yeast?
Brewed in Cologne, Germany. Kolsch uses ale yeast at cooler temperatures.
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Is Brown Porter a lager or an ale?
Ale
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What is the SRM value for Brown Porter?
20-30 (Light to Dark Brown)
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What is the perceived bitterness for Brown Porter?
Moderate (18-35 IBUs)
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What is the ABV for Brown Porter?
4.0% - 5.4% ABV
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Which specific flavor notes should be found in Brown Porter?
Toasty, Nutty with some caramel notes with little or no hop flavor. Mild to moderate roasted notes.
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What is the proper glassware for Brown Porter?
Nonic Glass
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What are the related styles to Brown Porter?
None
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Modern Brown Porter is a descendant to which style of beer?
Drum Porter (pre-roasting)
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Is a Mild a lager or an ale?
Ale
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What is the SRM value for Mild Ale?
12-25 (Amber to Brown)
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What is the perceived bitterness for Mild Ale?
Low (10-25 IBUs)
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What is the ABV for Mild Ale?
2.8%-4.5% ABV
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Which specific flavor ntoes should be found in Mild Ale?
Often has tannin-like dryness reminiscent of tea. Malt-balanced, often with toast, caramel, chocolate and roast malt flavors.
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What is the proper glassware for Mild Ale?
Nonic Glass
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What are the related styles to Mild Ale?
English Brown Ale
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Is Robust Porter a lager or an ale?
Ale
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What is the SRM value for Robust Porter?
22-35 (Brown to Black)
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What is the perceived bitterness for Robust Porter?
Pronounced (25-50 IBUs)
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What is the ABV for Robust Porter?
4.8%-6.5% ABV
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Which specific flavor notes should be found in Robust Porter?
Chocolate and roast malt flavors with acrid coffee flavors. Hopping varies wildly.
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What is the proper glassware for Robust Porter?
Nonic Glass
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What are the related styles to Robust Porter?
Various Stouts
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What is the difference in the grain bill between Brown Porter and Robust Porter?
Robust Porter includes Black Patent Malt
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Is Northern English Brown a lager or an ale?
Ale
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What is the SRM value for Northern English Brown Ale?
12-22 (Amber to Brown)
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What is the perceived bitterness for Northern English Brown Ale?
Moderate (20-30 IBUs)
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What is the ABV for Northern English Brown Ale?
4.2%-5.4% ABV
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What specific flavor notes shoudl be found in Northern English Brown Ale?
Nutty, Caramel, Malt. Low bitterness and English hop aroma and flavor.
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What is the proper glassware for Northern English Brown Ale?
Irish Imperial Pint Glass
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What are the related styles to Northern English Brown Ale?
Mild Ale
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Is Dry/Irish Stout a lager or an ale?
Ale
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What is the SRM value for Dry/Irish Stout?
25-40 (Black)
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What is the perceived bitterness for Dry/Irish Stout?
Assertive (30-45 IBUs)
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What is the ABV for Dry/Irish Stout?
4%-5% ABV
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Which specific flavor notes should be found in Dry/Irish Stout?
Low alcohol for Stout family, Burnt or acrid coffee flavor. Significant bitterness with little or no hop aroma and flavor.
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What is the proper glassware for Dry/Irish Stout?
Irish Imperial Pint Glass
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What are the related styles to Dry/Irish Stout?
Foreign Extra Stout | Imperial Stout

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