Beers

Question 1

2 main types of beers?

Answer 1

Basic Ales

Basic Lagers

Question 2

How are basic ales made?

Answer 2

Ale yeast ferments at a higher temp than lager yeast, which stimulates increased production of esters, which are distinctive flavor and aroma compounds. The result is a complex combination of flavors.

Question 3

Common varieties of ale?

Answer 3

1. Wheat ale, 2. Blonde ale, 3. Pale ale, 4. Amber/red ale, 5. Brown ale, 6. Porter/Stout

Question 4

How are basic lagers made?

Answer 4

Lager yeast ferments at a lower temp than ale yeast, so fewer esters (distinctive flavors and aroma compounds) are produced. The result: mellow, refreshing, light to medium bodied beer.

Question 5

Common varieties of lager?

Answer 5

1. Pilsner, 2. Light lager, 3. Amber lager, 4. Dark lager, 5. Bock

Question 6

How is wheat ale?

Answer 6

Brewed with malted wheat. Slightly tart flavor, often with subtle notes of citrus, natural flavors like fruits and vanilla, light colored but pretty heavy on the palate. Commonly from German brewers.

Question 7

How is blonde ale?

Answer 7

Smooth, with malty sweetness and low to moderate bitterness.

Question 8

How is pale ale?

Answer 8

Moderate to high level of hop bitterness and strong hop flavors. Malt sweetness plays a supporting role. Generally light in color.

Question 9

How is amber/red ale?

Answer 9

Bittersweet caramel malt characteristics influence color and flavor.

Question 10

How is brown ale?

Answer 10

Roasty malt flavor with low to moderate bitterness. Often caramel, fruity, and/or chocolate notes are present.

Question 11

How is porter/stout?

Answer 11

Dark in color with roasted, nutty flavors. Chocolate and/or coffee notes may be very pronounced. Not necessarily heavy.

Question 12

How is Pilsner?

Answer 12

Pale, crisp, with moderate to high bitterness. Medium-bodied. Slightly hoppy flavors. Spicy herbal or floral aroma and flavor. Ex Stella Artois.

Question 13

How is light lager?

Answer 13

Light and dry, low in both malt flavor and hop character.

Question 14

How is amber lager?

Answer 14

Malty, roasted sweetness with a dry, well balanced bitterness at finish. Light fruit flavors. Range from very to lightly hoppy. Darker, reddish.

Question 15

How is dark lager?

Answer 15

Smooth, with some malt sweetness. May include hints of coffee, molasses and/or chocolate.

Question 16

How is bock?

Answer 16

Robust malt character. Broad range of colors, from light gold to deep brown. Typically lightly hopped.

Question 17

What are the 4 main ingredients of beer?

Answer 17

Barley, hops, yeast and water.

Question 18

Role of barley in beer?

Answer 18

Processed into malt, then brewed.

Question 19

Role of hops in beer?

Answer 19

Added during brewing to balance the malt with a more bitter flavor.

Question 20

Role of yeast in beer?

Answer 20

Adds carbonation and alcohol content during fermentation.

Question 21

Where are beers brewed?

Answer 21

in tanks.

Question 22

In Ales, where does yeast ferment?

Answer 22

At the top of the tank (top-fermenting).

Question 23

In Lagers, where does yeast ferment?

Answer 23

At the bottom of the tank (bottom-fermenting).

Question 24

How is Ale-brewing done?

Answer 24

In warmer environments (generally 60-72 F) –> yeast brews more quickly –> + flavorful, complex and generally darker beers.

Question 25

How is Lager-brewing done?

Answer 25

In colder environments for a longer time than ales –> produces fewer of the compounds that add flavor –> crisper, less complex beers.

Question 26

Common ale styles

Answer 26

Pale ales and India pale ales (IPAs), Stouts and porters, wheat beers.

Question 27

Common lager styles

Answer 27

Pilsners, Ambers

Question 28

Stouts

Answer 28

Roasted malt or caramel flavor. Ex Guinness.

Question 29

Porters

Answer 29

Roasted coffee, chocolate and bitter flavors.