Beer Test Flashcards
1
Q
What is fermentation?
A
Sugar + Yeast = Alcohol + CO2
2
Q
What are the 4 ingredients in beer?
A
Grains, hops, yeast + water
3
Q
What does IBU stand for?
A
International Bittering Unit
4
Q
What does ABV stand for?
A
Alcohol by Volume
5
Q
What is the 4 S rule of tasting?
A
Sight, swirl, smell + sip
6
Q
What is the name of the process that converts starch to sugar in beer making?
A
Malting
7
Q
What are hops?
A
Flowers that add bitterness, flavor + aroma to beer
8
Q
Is beer gluten-free?
A
No
9
Q
Why do brewers add hops during the beer making process?
A
To balance a beer + to add bitterness, flavor + aroma. (originally used as a preservative)
10
Q
Sapporo & Light
A
Lager
11
Q
Jester King
A
Farmhouse sour
12
Q
Asahi
A
Japanese rice lager
13
Q
Spindletap
A
New England IPA
14
Q
Hitachini
A
White ale
15
Q
Left Hand Brewing
A
Milk stout
