True
What is the scientific term for the family of grapes used in wine making? Vitis ______
Vitis Venifera
What is the definition of a spirit?
Beverages in which alcohol from fermentation is CONCENTRATED by DISTILLATION, resulting in higher alcohol by volume (ABV)
What is the difference between Indigenous and International grape varieties?
Indigenous grapes are rarely grown outside of their home countries, International grape varieties are more widely used.
What is the difference between a traditional Tea and a Tisane?
Teas are made of Camellia Sinensis leaves, with botanicals used as background flavoring enhancements.
Tisanes are made using botanicals only, no tea leaves
What are the TWO major families of Beer?
Ales & Lagers
Name THREE International White grape varities.
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Muscat, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Semillion, Viogner, Pinot Blanc
Name TWO of the base ingredient groups used to make distilled spirits.
Fruits, Sugar Sources, Starches
What are the top THREE wine producers in the World?
What are the TWO species of coffee grown?
What are the two forms of yeast used in beer fermentation?
Top fermenting and bottom fermenting
Name THREE international Red grape varieties.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Malbec, Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo
What is a congener?
True or False, France's wine laws have laid the ground work for global standards.
True
What are TWO of the four brewing methods used for coffee?
Pour Over (manual & auto drip), Immersion (French press), Cold Brew, Espresso
Give TWO examples of Ale style beers.
IPA, Porters & Stouts, Wheat Beers, Lambic, Saison, Abbey & Trappist Beer, Barleywine & Winter Warmer, APA, Brown Ale, Irish Red Ale, Scotch Ale
Name TWO of the major components of wine.
Water, Alcohol, Acids, Sugar, Phenolic Compounds
What are TWO of the four types of stills used?
Pot Still, Column Still (Coffey or Patent Still), Multiple Column Still, Hybrid Still
Germany is best known for this style of wine and grape varietal.
White wine and Riesling
Name THREE traditional teas
Green, Yellow, Black, White, Dark, Oolong (Wulong)
Pilsner, Bock & Doppelbock, Marzan/Oktoberfest, Vienna Lager, Rauchbier, Schwarzbier, Steam Beer/California Common
What are the THREE vessels used for fermentation in wine making?
Oak Casks, Concrete Vats, Stainless Steel Vats
What are the Cut Points called when distilling spirits?
Heads, Hearts, and Tails
What famous wine is produced in Tuscany, Italy?
Chianti
Name THREE tisanes
Rooibos, Chamomile, Mint, Yerba Mate, Toasted Rice