Mainly Beer, Ale and Spirits - ST Questions 28.09.19 Flashcards
What would you call a mixture of Lambic and a lighter brewed beer in which Belgian candy sugar is added for sweetness?
Faro
What would you call a German filtered, crystal clear wheat beer?
Kristall Weizen
In which countries are the following Trappist beers produced?
a. Tynt Meadow (Mount St Bernard Abbey)
b. La Trappe (Onze Lieve Vrouw van Koningshoeven Abbey)
c. Spencer (St-Joseph’s Abbey)
d. Stift Engelszell (Engelszell Abbey)
e. Tre Fontane (Abbazia delle Tre Fontane)
a. Tynt Meadow (Mount St Bernard Abbey) – England
b. La Trappe (Onze Lieve Vrouw van Koningshoeven Abbey) – Netherlands
c. Spencer (St-Joseph’s Abbey) – USA
d. Stift Engelszell (Engelszell Abbey) – Austria
e. Tre Fontane (Abbazia delle Tre Fontane) – Italy
Name a Spanish monastery which produces Trappist ale outside its own walls and can therefore not use what on its label?
San Pedro de Cardeña / the Trappist logo
What is California common? Give an example.
Lager fermented at warmer than normal temperatures, Anchor Steam
From which province in Belgium would you find Saison beer?
Hainaut
What is Kvass usually fermented with and from which country does it come?
Fruit juice, Russia
Which would have a higher IBU, Porter or IPA?
IPA – Porter is 20-40, IPA is 40-60
In which department would you find Cornouaille AOP?
Finistère
What is the maximum g/l for a dry Sidra de Asturias?
30 g/l
What is a Blue Weber?
The type of Agave that makes Tequila
Roasted Agave hearts are typically distilled into which spirit?
Mezcal (they are steamed for Tequila)
Which spirit is made by redistilling with fruits and spices whilst a raw chicken breast is suspended over the rising steam?
Mezcal de Pechuga
Which islands are included in the Highland Scotch Whisky designation?
Mull, Jura, Skye, and Orkney
Add the appropriate island to each of the following distilleries.
a. Tobermory
b. Talisker
c. Scapa
d. Kilchoman
e. Abhainn Dearg (Red River)
a. Tobermory - Mull
b. Talisker - Skye
c. Scapa - Orkney
d. Kilchoman - Islay
e. Abhainn Dearg (Red River) - Lewis
Which distillery produces whisky under the name of Kilkerran?
Glen Gyle, Campbeltown
What is the minimum alcohol content for Gin under EU law?
37.5%
What 3 additives may be used after distilling London gin?
Ethyl alcohol, sugar (up to 0.1 g/l), water
What do you call a cask-aged Genever in which malt wine comprises at least 51% of the distillate?
Corenwyn
Name a lightly sweetened style of English gin?
Old Tom
In South Africa, which Geographical Unit has no districts or wards?
Limpopo
What are the wards of the Worcester district?
Nuy, Hex River Valley, Scherpenheuvel, Stettyn
Who makes Cuvee Clive?
Graham Beck
Name 3 white wines from Eben Sadie’s Old Vine Series.
Skurfberg, ‘T’ Voetpad, Kokerboom, Mev Kirsten, Skerpion
For what type of wine is De Krans most well-known?
SA Port (Calitzdorp)
- Best vintages of the nineties for:
a. Champagne – Best 2 vintages
b. Northern Rhone – Best 3 vintages
c. Northern Medoc – Best 3 vintages
d. White Burgundy – Best 3 vintages
e. Cote de Nuits – Best 3 vintages
a. Champagne – Best 2 vintages – 1996 (97pts), 1995 (95pts)
b. Northern Rhone – Best 3 vintages – 1999 (95pts), 1991 (92pts), 1990 (92pts)
c. Northern Medoc – Best 3 vintages – 1996 (96pts), 1995 (92pts), 1990 (98pts)
d. White Burgundy – Best 3 vintages – 1996 (92pts), 1995 (93pts), 1992 (90pts)
e. Cote de Nuits – Best 3 vintages – 1999 (92pts), 1995 (90pts), 1990 (93pts)
In which DO is Planta Nova the most planted white grape?
Utiel-Requena
In what year was Dominio de Valdepusa granted Pago status?
2003
Subs of Vinos de Madrid DO?
Arganda, Navalcarnero, San Martin de Valdeiglesias, El Molar
Subs of La Palma DO?
Hoyo del Mazo, Fuencaliente, Norte de la Palma
What are Vinos de Tea?
Traditional white, red and rosés of Norte de la Palma aged 6 months in Canario pine barrels.
In which appellation would you find the Lieux-dits – Les Reynards, Les Chaillots, Les Mazards?
Cornas
Under what appellation do still wines from the commune of Die fall?
Coteaux de Die
What is maximum RS for Clairette de Die Method Traditionelle?
15g/l
What is minimum RS for Clairette de Die Method Dioise Ancestrale?
35g/l
Principal grapes and min. potential alc. for Grand Roussillon AOP?
Grenache (Blanc, Gris, Noir), Tourbat, Macabeu. 21.5%
Who makes Cuvee Marie Beurrier and reserve des Celestins?
Henri Bonneau (CNDP)
Who makes Morgon Roche Noire?
Chateau des Jacques, Jadot.
A vineyard with 3600 F degree days would be in which region under the California Heat Summation Index?
Region IV
What would one call the Tendone system in Italy?
Pergola
