LIQUOR
What is the primary ingredient in whiskey?
Grain (such as barley, corn, rye, or wheat)
What is the primary liquor in a Negroni?
Gin
What was the nationwide ban on alcohol called that lasted from 1920-1933?
Prohibition
What color grapes are used to make white wine?
Both green and red grapes (as long as the skins are removed before fermentation)
What are the 4 main ingredients in beer?
Water, malted barley, hops, and yeast
What type of liquor is traditionally used as a base for a Bees Knees?
Gin
What is the difference between a Manhattan and an Old Fashioned?
A Manhattan is made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters, while an Old Fashioned is made with whiskey, sugar, and bitters
What Constitutional amendment established Prohibition?
The 18th Amendment
What is the term for a wine that has little to no residual sugar and is not sweet?
Dry
What type of beer is known for its cloudy appearance and is often brewed with wheat?
Hefeweizen
What is the difference between Mezcal and Tequila?
Tequila is made from the blue agave plant, whereas Mezcal can be made from various types of agave species
What is the traditional garnish for a Gibson?
Pickled onion - cipollini onion
What act, passed in 1933, officially repealed Prohibition?
The 21st Amendment
Which country is the largest producer of wine in the world?
Italy
What is the process called where hops are added after fermentation to enhance aroma without adding much bitterness?
Dry hopping
What is the minimum aging requirement for a spirit to be labeled as straight bourbon in the U.S.?
2 years
What is the name of the cocktail that includes bourbon, honey syrup, lemon juice, and sometimes a red wine float?
The New York Sour
What was the name of the famous speakeasy owner and crime boss in Chicago during Prohibition?
Al Capone
What does the term "malolactic fermentation" refer to in winemaking?
A process where tart magic acid is converted into softer lactic acid, often giving the wine a creamier texture
What is the largest difference between an ale and a lager?
Ales are fermented with top-fermenting yeast at warmer temps, while Lagers are fermented using bottom-fermenting yeast at lower temps
What is the process called in which Cognac is distilled twice in copper pot stills?
Double distillation
What classic tiki cocktail was created by Donn Beach (aka Don the Beachcomber) and features multiple types of rum, citrus juice, falernum, and a blend of spices?
The Zombie
In 1964, Congress declared what type of whiskey to be a "distinctive product of the U.S."?
Bourbon
What is the traditional method used to produce Champagne, involving a secondary fermentation in the bottle?
Méthode Champenoise (Traditional Method)
In what country did the Pilsner style of beer originate?
Czech Republic