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Chapter 8 Flashcards

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1
Q

What raw material is typically NOT used to make vodka?

Barley
Agave
Potatoes
Corn

A

Agave

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2
Q

What country traditionally uses potatoes to make vodka?

Germany
Czech Republic
Poland
Canada

A

Poland

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3
Q

True or false: A column still must be used to make vodka.

A

TRUE

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4
Q

What is the purpose of an enzyme in vodka production?

reduce ABV
smooth a rough palate
develop congeners
convert the starch to sugar

A

convert the starch to sugar

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5
Q

Name an example of a finishing technique.

Charcoal filtration
Use of additives
Running through a pot still
All of the above

A

All of the above

Charcoal filtration
Use of additives
Running through a pot still

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6
Q

What are the two styles of unflavored vodka?

Neutral and Smooth
Neutral and Characterful
Pot still and column still
Characterful and Rich

A

Neutral and Characterful

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7
Q

What is the best known example of a neutral vodka?

Smirnoff
Absolut
Tito’s
Russian Standard

A

Smirnoff

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8
Q

A vodka that retains more flavor and a mouthfilling texture would be considered…

Deep
Mellowed
Characterful
Neutral

A

Characterful

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9
Q

Vodka is known for it’s…

Neutrality
Flexibility
Mixability
All of the above

A

All of the above

Neutrality
Flexibility
Mixability

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10
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Which of the following is considered to be a premium vodka region?

Sweden
Mexico
England
Martinique

A

Sweden

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