Belgian Beer Styles
SRM 4.5-7, IBU 20-40, ABV 7.5% - 9.5%
Name this style and give 1 commercial example.
Belgian Tripel - La Trappe Tripel, Westmalle Tripel
SRM 9-14, IBU 18-28, ABV 3.8% - 5%
Name this style and give a commercial example.
Irish Red Ale - Kilkenny Irish Beer, O'Hara's Irish Red Ale, Smithwick's Irish Ale
SRM 11-17, IBU 25-50, ABV 4.3% - 5.5% . Ale yeast, cool fermentation & lagering. Name this style and where it's from.
Altbier - Dusseldorf
SRM 3-6, IBU 15-30, ABV 4% - 5.5%
What style is this and how does it differ from German versions?
American Wheat Beer - Does not have the banana-clove fermentation traits of German style.
Name of large oak barrels used for aging Flanders Red Ale. What is so special about these?
Foeders - Allows oxidative characters as it's open to oxygen throughout aging. Oud Bruin similar but aged in stainless steel.
What are the names for Cherry and Raspberry versions of Fruit Lambics?
Cherry - Kriek, Raspberry - Framboise
SRM 12-25, IBU 10-25, ABV 3.0% - 3.8%
Name this style and suggest proper glassware for it.
Dark Mild - Nonic Pint, Pub Mug, etc.
What is the main difference of ingredients between Vienna Lager and Marzen?
Vienna Lager uses 100% Vienna malt while Marzen uses Munich malt.
American Stout - SRM 30-40, IBU ____, ABV 5% - 7%
IBU 35-75
Give 2 types of beer style one may use a Nonic Pint glass for.
Any British or Irish Ale - Dark Mild, Best Bitter, Irish Red Ale, etc. Irish Stout more of a Tulip Pint than Nonic Pint.
Style traditionally produced in France near the border of Belgium that comes in blonde (blonde), amber (ambree) and brown (brune) variations. It's a beer for keeping/aging.
Biere de Garde
Which beer styles use the 'schilling' system to categorize their beers, and what are their names. EX: 60/-, 70/-, 80/-
Scottish Ale - Scottish Light, Scottish Heavy, Scottish Export
A strong, full-bodied, rich, and malty dark German lager often with a viscous quality and strong flavours. Which style is this and how is it made?
IBU 60-120, ABV 7.5% - 10%
What kinds of beer should you use a Snifter glass for? Give 2 examples of beer styles one would use a Snifter for.
It's a smaller glass, so higher alcohol beers from across all cultures. Examples include Barleywines, Eisbocks, Imperial Stouts
What are the 3 strengths of Saison and their associated ABVs?
Table (3.5% - 5%), Standard (5.0% - 7.0%), and Super (7.0% - 9.5%)
What does CAMRA stand for and what is it all about. Also define the "RA" part of it.
CAMpaign for Real Ale - From 1970, set up to save cask-conditioned ale and English beer culture - Real Ale is defined as a natural, living product, brewed using traditional ingredients and left to mature in the cask/container from which it is served in the pub.
Munich Dunkel - SRM ___, IBU 18-28, ABV ____
SRM 14-28, ABV 4.5% - 5.6%
American Lager - SRM ___, IBU ____, ABV ___
SRM 2-4, IBU 8-18, ABV 4.2% - 5.3%
What is the difference between Abbey and Trappist Ales?
Abbey ales may be affiliated with a monastery but they aren't brewed within the walls. Trappist monks need to play a role in creating Trappist beers and they need to be certified by the International Trappist Association (ITA) to be a true Trappist ale. The actual beer styles are the same.
Belgian Blonde Ale - SRM 4-7, IBU ___, ABV ___
IBU 15-30, ABV 6.0% - 7.5%
Ordinary Bitter - SRM ___, IBU 25-35, ABV ___
SRM 8-14, ABV 3.2% - 3.8%
The most delicious beer style made with beechwood-smoked malt. Like a campfire. Which style is this and where does it originate? Plus give a commercial example.
Rauchbier - Bamberg, Germany - Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier
What are the two types of Cream Ale in Canada and what are their differences?
Montreal-style: compared to true Cream Ale is more bitter and amber in colour. Only on draught & nitro-dispensed. Low carbonation, thick rich head.
Vancouver-style: deep amber to brown, richly flavoured ale. Another name of what is essentially an English Mild.
Name 7 Trappist breweries.
Achel, Chimay, Orval, Rochefort, Westmalle, Westvleteren, La Trappe, Zundert, Engelszell, Spencer, Tre Fontaine, Tynt Meadow