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Part II, Section B: Style Parameters Flashcards

1
Q

What’s the difference between
qualitative measurements and
quantitative measurements?

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A

Qualitative measurements are usually adjectives that refer to human judgment, sensory observation, or opinion

Quantitative measurements are usually numerically made by scientific instruments

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What are 4 parameters that define beer style?

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  1. Color (C) (Measured in SRM)
  2. Perceived bitterness (PB) (Measured as IBU)
  3. Alcohol content (Measured in ABV)
  4. Character
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3
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Which of the 4 parameters that define beer style can be measured only qualitatively, not quantitatively?

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Character

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What does SRM stand for?

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Standard Reference Method: a quantitative measurement of color. SRM is widely used as it is recommended by the ASBC, or the American Society of Brewing Chemists, one of the leading voices in the beer brewing world.

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What does IBU stand for?

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International Bitterness Units: a quantitative measurement of bitterness

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What does ABV stand for?

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Alcohol By Volume: a quantitative measurement of alcohol content expressed in percent

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What are the 5 descriptors of color?

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  1. Straw
  2. Gold
  3. Amber
  4. Brown
  5. Black
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What is the SRM range for straw color?

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Straw color - SRM: 2

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What is the SRM range for gold color?

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Gold color - SRM: 6

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What is the SRM range for amber color?

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Amber color - SRM: 14

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What is the SRM range for brown color?

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Brown color - SRM: 25

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What is the SRM range for black color?

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Black color - SRM: 40

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Name the 5 color descriptors with
corresponding SRM number and a
style example for each

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Straw - SRM: 2 American Light Lager

Gold - SRM: 6 Belgian Blond Ale

Amber - SRM: 14 American Amber Ale

Brown - SRM: 25 - American Brown Ale

Black - SRM: 40 - Stout

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What are the 5 descriptors of perceived bitterness?

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  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. Pronounced
  4. Assertive
  5. Highly assertive
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What is the IBU range for low perceived bitterness?

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Low perceived bitterness
IBUs: 0-30

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16
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What is the IBU range for moderate perceived bitterness?

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Moderate perceived bitterness
IBUs: 20-40

17
Q

What is the IBU range for pronounced perceived bitterness?

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Pronounced perceived bitterness
IBUs: 35-75

18
Q

What is the IBU range for assertive perceived bitterness?

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Assertive perceived bitterness
IBUs: 50-100

19
Q

What is the IBU range for highly assertive perceived bitterness?

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Highly assertive perceived bitterness
IBUs: 80-120

20
Q

5 bitterness descriptors with
corresponding IBUs and a
style example for each

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Low - 0-30 American Light Lager

Moderate - 20-40 Märzen

Pronounced - 35-75 American Amber Ale

Assertive - 50-100 India Pale Ale

Highly assertive - 80-120 Double IPA

21
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What are the 5 descriptors for alcohol content?

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  1. Lower
  2. Normal
  3. Elevated
  4. High
  5. Very high
22
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What is the ABV range for lower alcohol content?

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Lower alcohol content ABV: < 4.5%

23
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What is the ABV range for normal alcohol content?

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Normal alcohol content ABV: 4.5 to 6%

24
Q

What is the ABV range for elevated alcohol content?

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Elevated alcohol content ABV: 6.1-7.5%

25
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What is the ABV range for high alcohol content?

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High alcohol content ABV: 7.6-10.0%

26
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What is the ABV range for very high alcohol content?

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Very high alcohol content ABV: >10.0%

27
Q

What are the 5 quantitative descriptors for alcohol content and give an example of each?

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Lower < 4.5%: American Light Lager
Normal 4.5-6.0%: German Pils
Elevated 6.1-7.5%: Helles Bock
High 7.6-10.0%: Belgian Tripel
Very high >10.0%: Imperial Stout

28
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What are 5 qualitative descriptors for
color, perceived bitterness, and alcohol content

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Color: straw, gold, amber, brown, and black

Perceived Bitterness: low, moderate, pronounced, assertive, and highly assertive

Alcohol Content: low, normal, elevated, high, and very high

29
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List the 4 qualitative elements that are part of a beer’s flavor profile

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  1. Taste
  2. Aroma
  3. Mouthfeel
  4. Aftertaste

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