ETC

Question 1

SCOBY

Answer 1

symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast

It forms together when you ferment the lactic acid bacteria (LAB), acetic acid bacteria (AAB), and yeast together.

Bacteria + Yeast

Question 2

Tequile vs Mezcal

Answer 2

1. Both made from agave
2. Tequila is a type of Mezcal (made only from blue agave). Steamed in ovens, Distilled 2/3 times in copper pots
3. Mezcal (can be made from 30+ kinds of agave). Cooked in earthen pits with wood, charcoal and lava rocks, distilled usually in clay pots
4. Post distilaltion both are aged in oak barrels but lableling time periods differ
   Tequila: silver (0-2 months), reposado (2 month - 12 month), añejo (1-3 years)
   Mezcal: joven (0-2 months), reposado (2 month - 12 month), añejo (at least 1 year)

Question 3

Spirits

Answer 3

Tequila
Whiskey
Brandy
Gin
Vodka 
Rum

Question 4

Tequila

Blanco vs Reposado

Answer 4

Length it has been rested or aged (usually in oak barrels)

Blanco (aka Silver): 0-2 months
Reposado: 2-11 months
Añejo: 1-3 years
Gran Añejo: 3+ Years