Beer & Wine

Question 1

What is beer?

Answer 1

Beer is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of grains. 4 primary ingredients are water, malts, hops, yeast.

Question 2

What is the difference between an ale and a lager?

Answer 2

During fermentation, they used different type of yeasts. Ales use top fermenting yeasts, which feed at the top at warmer temps. Lagers use bottom fermenting yeasts which feed at the bottom at cooler temps.

Question 3

What is a pilsner?

Answer 3

Pilsner is a type of pale Lager originated in Plsn, a city in Bohemia which is now the Czech Republic. Clear with a light golden color, strong hops and fragrant.

Question 4

What is the difference between a pale ale, an amber ale, a stout, and a heffenweisr?

Answer 4

The difference would mainly be in the color of the beers.

Question 5

What grape is the montepilciano made from?

Answer 5

Montepulciano grapes from the Abruzzo region of Italy.

Question 6

What grape is our rioja blanco made from?

Answer 6

Mostly viura grapes

Question 7

What is cava?

Answer 7

Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine, made the same way champagne is produced but with different grapes.

Question 8

Name 2 wine regions in ; Spain, France, Italy, & California

Answer 8

Spain: La Rioja, Sherry
Italy: Tuscany, Sicily
France: Bordeaux, Champagne
California: Mendocino, Napa Valley