German Beer Styles Flashcards
Name a pale lager created and consumed in Munich.
Munich Helles
(the BJCP Pale Lage category has two German Styles. Only one has Munich in the name.
What is the amber lager named for the capital of Austria?
Vienna Lager
There are two amber lager substyles. One is named for the month of October, and one is named for Vienna. Vienna is the capital of Austria.
Name a German lager style whose name translates as “black beer”.
Schwarzbier
Name the two amber lagers that are related to Marzen.
Octoberfest and Vienna Lager
Name a pale and hoppy lager associated with spring.
Maibock.
Mai is German for May, one of the spring months.
This style is also known as liquid bread because it helped provide sustenance to fasting monks.
Doppelbock
Brewed on the banks of the Rhine river, Zum Uriege is a classic example of this style.
Dussuldorf Altbier
The city of Cologne is where this blonde ale comes from.
Kolsch
Munich beer style known for flavor of 4-vinyl guiacol.
Hefeweizen
What does 4-vinyl guiacol taste like?
Phenolic - clove like flavors.
German style known for distinct tartness produced by lactobacillus.
Berliner Weiss.
Berliner Weiss is the only German beer in the sour ale category.
Of the two sub-categories of European pilsner, which is the often paler and drier version?
German Pilsner
Well-bittered all-malt pale lager:
Dortmunder Export
There are 5 BJCP light (pale) lagers. Only two are all malt: Munich Helles and Dortmunder. Of the two, Dortmunder is more bitter.
Name the six German beer styles made with wheat.
Weissbier, Kristalweizen, Dunkles Weissbier, Weizenbock, Berliner Weisse, Gose
Name a German wheat beer style made with evident flavors from lactic acid bacteria.
Berliner Wiesse