Service 1a

Question 2

What is the German term for Noble Rot?

Answer 2

Edelfaule

Question 3

What is the difference between a Pink Lady and a White Lady cocktail? When would you serve them?

Answer 3

Pink Lady: Plymouth Gin, Grenadine, Egg White and Lemon White Lady: Gin, Cointreau and Lemon Juice Both would be ideally served as apertifs

Question 4

Name 6 of the allowed 9 varietals for Madiera

Answer 4

Tinto: Bastardo, Malvasia Cândida Roxa (Malvasia Roxa), Tinta (Tinta da Madeira),Tinta Negra (Tinta Negra Mole), Verdelho Tinto
Branco: Folgasão (Terrantez), Malvasia Fina (Boal), Malvasia Cândida, Sercial, Verdelho

Question 5

What is Saccharomyces Betticus?

Answer 5

The scientific name for the Flor unique to Jerez and sherry

Question 6

What is the ratio of wine to aguardente in a single pipe of port?

Answer 6

440 liters of wine to 110 liters of Aguardente (must be 77 % ABV) 550 liters total

Question 7

What are 3 cold extraction methods used to produce liqueurs.

Answer 7

Infusion – crushed fruits steeped in water Maceration – fruit steeped in 120-130 proof brandy Percolation – herbs & plants placed in colander & brandy or spirit is pumped over it like a coffee percolator

Question 8

What compound in Oak is responsible for the coconut-like flavor and how is it influenced?

Answer 8

Lactones – Open air seasoning decreases Lactones. Kiln Drying staves preserves/concentrates lactones. Toasting brings lactones to surface.

Question 9

Which appellation in Calvados was created in 1998?

Answer 9

Domfrontais to allow blending of apples and pears

Question 10

In which year did Cognac start to allow vintage dated cognacs?

Answer 10

1989

Question 11

What is the recommended serving temperature for a Tawny Port?

Answer 11

54-61 degrees

Question 12

What is the main bitter of Germany?

Answer 12

Underberg

Question 13

What are the 2 basic types of European Oak and how do they differ?

Answer 13

Quercus Sessilis – Forest Oak Quercus Robur – Solitary oak trees. Robur trees grow faster, straighter have a longer trunk but require fertile soil with plenty of water. Less flavorful than Sessilis.

Question 14

Name 5 types of Ales produced.

Answer 14

Pale Ale, Indian Pale Ale, Stout, Weisse, Brown Ale, Porter, Trappist

Question 15

Name 6 types of Lagers produced.

Answer 15

Lager, Dunkel, Pilsner, Bock, Helles Lager, Vienna

Question 16

Name three wines that develop flor

Answer 16

Vin Jaune, Sherry, malaga, Marsala

Question 17

Typically Irish whiskey is distilled how many times?

Answer 17

3 times in a pot still typically with unmalted barley

Question 18

What are the ageing requirements for VSOP Cognac?

Answer 18

At least 4 years in cask

Question 19

Barbadillo is a prominent producer from which region?

Answer 19

Jerez

Question 20

Name one producer of Spanish brandy?

Answer 20

Lustau or Torres

Question 21

What is Lakka?

Answer 21

A liquor from Finland produced by Chymos made from Cloudberry fruit

Question 22

Name 4 Trapist breweries?

Answer 22

Achel, Chimay, Koningshoeven, Orval, Rochefort, Westmalle, Westvleteren

Question 23

What is weinbraund?

Answer 23

German Brandy

Question 24

Name the 5 production zones for Tequila?

Answer 24

Jalisco, Nayarit, Tamaulipas, Guanajuato, Michoacan

Question 25

At what temperature should a lighter ale or draught beer be served?

Answer 25

54-57 degrees

Question 26

What type of beverage does Hitachino produce and where are they from

Answer 26

An american style microbrewery in Japan making craft beer

Question 27

What is in a Last word cocktail?

Answer 27

Gin, Green Chartreuse, Marschino Cherry Liquour, Lime Juice

Question 28

The Czech republic is famous for which style of beer

Answer 28

czech pilsner a amber lager

Question 29

Who produces the tete de cuvee Fiacre?

Answer 29

Chartogne-Taillet

Question 30

What is Aspergillus oryzae?

Answer 30

Koji mold essential to sake production