Chapter 2-3

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the four key stages in production of a spirit? Distillation, Fermentation, Distribution, Selecting a Raw Material

Answer 1

Distribution

Question 2

At what temperature does water boil at?

Answer 2

100°C

Question 3

Which of the following is a type of condenser?

Shell and tube, swan neck, worm tub, or A & C

Answer 3

A & C (shell and tube & worm tub)

Question 4

The first batch of a pot distillation, generally 25-30% abv, is called what?

Heads, High Wines, Hearts, or Low Wines

Answer 4

Low Wines

Question 5

How are column stills typically heated?

Answer 5

High pressure steam

Question 6

True or False: Charcoal filtration happens in barrel.

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a post-distillation operation?

Dilution, Conversion, Adding distiller’s caramel, or Chill filtration

Answer 7

Conversion

Question 8

What is the legal definition of “craft” in the spirit world?

Answer 8

There is no legal definition

Question 9

True or false: All spirit companies must start with the raw material.

Answer 9

FALSE

Question 10

What is a synonym for aromas and flavors in a spirit?

Saccharification, Aldehyde, Ambience, or Congener

Answer 10

Congener