Mainly Beer, Ale and Spirits - ST Questions 28.09.19

Question 1

What would you call a mixture of Lambic and a lighter brewed beer in which Belgian candy sugar is added for sweetness?

Answer 1

Faro

Question 2

What would you call a German filtered, crystal clear wheat beer?

Answer 2

Kristall Weizen

Question 3

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)

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Name a Spanish monastery which produces Trappist ale outside its own walls and can therefore not use what on its label?

Answer 4

San Pedro de Cardeña / the Trappist logo

Question 5

What is California common? Give an example.

Answer 5

Lager fermented at warmer than normal temperatures, Anchor Steam

Question 6

From which province in Belgium would you find Saison beer?

Answer 6

Hainaut

Question 7

What is Kvass usually fermented with and from which country does it come?

Answer 7

Fruit juice, Russia

Question 8

Which would have a higher IBU, Porter or IPA?

Answer 8

IPA – Porter is 20-40, IPA is 40-60

Question 9

In which department would you find Cornouaille AOP?

Answer 9

Finistère

Question 10

What is the maximum g/l for a dry Sidra de Asturias?

Answer 10

30 g/l

Question 11

What is a Blue Weber?

Answer 11

The type of Agave that makes Tequila

Question 12

Roasted Agave hearts are typically distilled into which spirit?

Answer 12

Mezcal (they are steamed for Tequila)

Question 13

Which spirit is made by redistilling with fruits and spices whilst a raw chicken breast is suspended over the rising steam?

Answer 13

Mezcal de Pechuga

Question 14

Which islands are included in the Highland Scotch Whisky designation?

Answer 14

Mull, Jura, Skye, and Orkney

Question 15

Add the appropriate island to each of the following distilleries.

a. Tobermory
b. Talisker
c. Scapa
d. Kilchoman
e. Abhainn Dearg (Red River)

Answer 15

a. Tobermory - Mull
b. Talisker - Skye
c. Scapa - Orkney
d. Kilchoman - Islay
e. Abhainn Dearg (Red River) - Lewis

Question 16

Which distillery produces whisky under the name of Kilkerran?

Answer 16

Glen Gyle, Campbeltown

Question 17

What is the minimum alcohol content for Gin under EU law?

Answer 17

37.5%

Question 18

What 3 additives may be used after distilling London gin?

Answer 18

Ethyl alcohol, sugar (up to 0.1 g/l), water

Question 19

What do you call a cask-aged Genever in which malt wine comprises at least 51% of the distillate?

Answer 19

Corenwyn

Question 20

Name a lightly sweetened style of English gin?

Answer 20

Old Tom

Question 21

In South Africa, which Geographical Unit has no districts or wards?

Answer 21

Limpopo

Question 22

What are the wards of the Worcester district?

Answer 22

Nuy, Hex River Valley, Scherpenheuvel, Stettyn

Question 23

Who makes Cuvee Clive?

Answer 23

Graham Beck

Question 24

Name 3 white wines from Eben Sadie’s Old Vine Series.

Answer 24

Skurfberg, ‘T’ Voetpad, Kokerboom, Mev Kirsten, Skerpion

Question 25

For what type of wine is De Krans most well-known?

Answer 25

SA Port (Calitzdorp)

Question 26

26. 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

Answer 26

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)

Question 27

In which DO is Planta Nova the most planted white grape?

Answer 27

Utiel-Requena

Question 28

In what year was Dominio de Valdepusa granted Pago status?

Answer 28

2003

Question 29

Subs of Vinos de Madrid DO?

Answer 29

Arganda, Navalcarnero, San Martin de Valdeiglesias, El Molar

Question 30

Subs of La Palma DO?

Answer 30

Hoyo del Mazo, Fuencaliente, Norte de la Palma

Question 31

What are Vinos de Tea?

Answer 31

Traditional white, red and rosés of Norte de la Palma aged 6 months in Canario pine barrels.

Question 32

In which appellation would you find the Lieux-dits – Les Reynards, Les Chaillots, Les Mazards?

Answer 32

Cornas

Question 33

Under what appellation do still wines from the commune of Die fall?

Answer 33

Coteaux de Die

Question 34

What is maximum RS for Clairette de Die Method Traditionelle?

Answer 34

15g/l

Question 35

What is minimum RS for Clairette de Die Method Dioise Ancestrale?

Answer 35

35g/l

Question 36

Principal grapes and min. potential alc. for Grand Roussillon AOP?

Answer 36

Grenache (Blanc, Gris, Noir), Tourbat, Macabeu. 21.5%

Question 37

Who makes Cuvee Marie Beurrier and reserve des Celestins?

Answer 37

Henri Bonneau (CNDP)

Question 38

Who makes Morgon Roche Noire?

Answer 38

Chateau des Jacques, Jadot.

Question 39

A vineyard with 3600 F degree days would be in which region under the California Heat Summation Index?

Answer 39

Region IV

Question 40

What would one call the Tendone system in Italy?

Answer 40

Pergola