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1
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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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18
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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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22
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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?

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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?

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Pint Glass

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What are the related styles to Maibock/Helles Bock?

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Bock

Doppelbock

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Is Bohemian Pilsner a Lager or an Ale?

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Lager

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What is the SRM value for Bohemian Pilsner?

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3.5-6 (Gold)

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What is the perceived bitterness for Bohemian Pilsner?

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Pronounced (35-45 IBUs)

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What is the ABV for Bohemian Pilsner?

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4.2%-5.4% ABV

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What specific flavor notes should be found in Bohemian Pilsner?

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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?

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Pokal Glass

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34
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What are the related styles to Bohemian Pilsner?

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German Pilsner

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35
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Where does Bohemian Pilsner originate from?

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Pilsen, Czech Republic

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36
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Is German Pilsner a lager or an ale?

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Lager

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37
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What is the SRM value for German Pilsner?

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2-5 (Straw to Gold)

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38
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What are the related styles to Oktoberfest/Marzen?

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None

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39
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What is the perceived bitterness for German Pilsner?

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Assertive (25-45 IBUs)

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40
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What is the ABV for German Pilsner?

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4.4%-5.2% ABV

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41
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Which specific flavor notes should be found in German Pilsner?

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Flowery, perfumed hops in aroma and flavor. Crisp, bitter finish. Some bready malt flavor is not uncommon.

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42
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What is the proper glassware for German Pilsner?

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Pint Glass

43
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What are the related styles to German Pilsner?

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Bohemian Pilsner

Munich Helles

44
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Is Munich Helles a lager or an ale?

45
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What is the SRM value for Munich Helles?

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3-5 (Pale to Light Gold)

46
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What is the percieved bitterness for Munich Helles?

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Moderate (16-22 IBUs)

47
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What is the ABV for Munich Helles?

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4.7%-5.4% ABV

48
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What specific flavor notes should be found in Munich Helles?

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Similar to German Pilsner, but shows off the bready flavor of the pale malt and has low bitterness.

49
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What is the proper glassware for Munich Helles?

50
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What are the related styles to Munich Helles?

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German Pilsner

Pale Oktoberfest

51
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is Weizen/Weissbier a lager or an ale?

52
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What is the SRM value for Weizen/Weissbier?

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2-8 (Gold to Light Amber)

53
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What is the perceived bitterness for Weizen/Weissbier?

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Low (8-15 IBUs)

54
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What is the ABV for Weizen/Weissbier?

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4.3%-5.6% ABV

55
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Which specific falvor notes should be found in Weizen/Weissbier?

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Flour-like maltiness, banana and clove from the yeast, high carbonation levels.

56
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What is the proper glassware for Weizen/Weissbier?

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Weizen Glass

57
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What are the related styles to Weizen/Weissbier?

58
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What is the minimum amount of wheat required in Weizen/Weissbier’s grain bill?

59
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Is Kolsch a lager or an ale?

60
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What is the SRM value for Kolsch?

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3.5-5 (Straw to Light Gold)

61
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What is the perceived bitterness for Kolsch?

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Moderate (20-30 IBUs)

62
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What is the ABV for Kolsch?

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4.4%-5.2% ABV

63
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Which specific flavor notes should be found in Kolsch?

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Subtle fruitiness, delicate malt flavor, firm bitterness, wine-like character.

64
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What is the proper glassware for Kolsch?

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Stange Glass

65
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What are the related styles to Kolsch?

66
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Where is Kolsch traditionally produced and what is significant about the yeast?

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Brewed in Cologne, Germany. Kolsch uses ale yeast at cooler temperatures.

67
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Is Brown Porter a lager or an ale?

68
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What is the SRM value for Brown Porter?

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20-30 (Light to Dark Brown)

69
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What is the perceived bitterness for Brown Porter?

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Moderate (18-35 IBUs)

70
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What is the ABV for Brown Porter?

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4.0% - 5.4% ABV

71
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Which specific flavor notes should be found in Brown Porter?

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Toasty, Nutty with some caramel notes with little or no hop flavor. Mild to moderate roasted notes.

72
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What is the proper glassware for Brown Porter?

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Nonic Glass

73
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What are the related styles to Brown Porter?

74
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Modern Brown Porter is a descendant to which style of beer?

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Drum Porter (pre-roasting)

75
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Is a Mild a lager or an ale?

76
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What is the SRM value for Mild Ale?

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12-25 (Amber to Brown)

77
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What is the perceived bitterness for Mild Ale?

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Low (10-25 IBUs)

78
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What is the ABV for Mild Ale?

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2.8%-4.5% ABV

79
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Which specific flavor ntoes should be found in Mild Ale?

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Often has tannin-like dryness reminiscent of tea. Malt-balanced, often with toast, caramel, chocolate and roast malt flavors.

80
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What is the proper glassware for Mild Ale?

A

Nonic Glass

81
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What are the related styles to Mild Ale?

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English Brown Ale

82
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Is Robust Porter a lager or an ale?

83
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What is the SRM value for Robust Porter?

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22-35 (Brown to Black)

84
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What is the perceived bitterness for Robust Porter?

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Pronounced (25-50 IBUs)

85
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What is the ABV for Robust Porter?

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4.8%-6.5% ABV

86
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Which specific flavor notes should be found in Robust Porter?

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Chocolate and roast malt flavors with acrid coffee flavors. Hopping varies wildly.

87
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What is the proper glassware for Robust Porter?

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Nonic Glass

88
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What are the related styles to Robust Porter?

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Various Stouts

89
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What is the difference in the grain bill between Brown Porter and Robust Porter?

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Robust Porter includes Black Patent Malt

90
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Is Northern English Brown a lager or an ale?

91
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What is the SRM value for Northern English Brown Ale?

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12-22 (Amber to Brown)

92
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What is the perceived bitterness for Northern English Brown Ale?

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Moderate (20-30 IBUs)

93
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What is the ABV for Northern English Brown Ale?

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4.2%-5.4% ABV

94
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What specific flavor notes shoudl be found in Northern English Brown Ale?

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Nutty, Caramel, Malt. Low bitterness and English hop aroma and flavor.

95
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What is the proper glassware for Northern English Brown Ale?

A

Irish Imperial Pint Glass

96
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What are the related styles to Northern English Brown Ale?

97
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Is Dry/Irish Stout a lager or an ale?

98
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What is the SRM value for Dry/Irish Stout?

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25-40 (Black)

99
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What is the perceived bitterness for Dry/Irish Stout?

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Assertive (30-45 IBUs)

100
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What is the ABV for Dry/Irish Stout?

101
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Which specific flavor notes should be found in Dry/Irish Stout?

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Low alcohol for Stout family, Burnt or acrid coffee flavor. Significant bitterness with little or no hop aroma and flavor.

102
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What is the proper glassware for Dry/Irish Stout?

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Irish Imperial Pint Glass

103
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What are the related styles to Dry/Irish Stout?

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Foreign Extra Stout

Imperial Stout

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