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| List the main ingredients in beer |
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| Malt is produced by sprouting and drying cereal grains such as barley or wheat. |
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| What types of unmalted grains are sometimes used? |
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| How are the different shades and flavors of malt produced? |
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| Name three aspects of hops the Beer Server Exam tests |
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Hop character in beer
Basic anatomy of the hop plant and cone
Major growing regions |
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| How do hops affect the character of beer? |
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Hops can contribute bitterness, flavor, and aroma to beer.
Aroma and flavor vary with variety |
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| Describe the basic anatomy of hops |
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| Only female plants used. Hops are a climbing vine. The cones look like mini pine cones. The petals of the cone are paper thin. At the base of the petals grow the essential oils and resins that brewers use. |
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| Name the major hops growing regions |
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Germany
Czech Republic
Britain
Yakima Valley, Washington
Oregon and Idaho
Australia and New Zealand |
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| Name two broad categories of yeast |
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| What is the scientific name for ale yeast |
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| What is the scientific name for lager yeast |
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| Saccharomyces pastorianus or saccharomyces carlsburgensis |
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| What are the characteristics of ale yeast? |
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- Esters in levels that give fruity flavors to finished beer.
- Some have a Phenolic off-flavor gene (POF+) that produces flavors such as clove, nutmeg, white pepper.
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| What are the characteristics of lager yeast. |
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| Lager yeasts do not produce esters or phenols in appreciable quantities resulting in a focus on malt and hop character |
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| Are Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Saccharomyces carlsburgensis the only living elements that give beer character? |
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| No. Other yeasts and bacteria can play a role. (Optional: Brettanomyces bruxellensus and Acetobacter are common.) |
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| How is water used in brewing? |
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- Water makes up 90%+ of the weight of beer.
- All water contains traces of minerals.
- Brewers adjust water chemistry to fit the requirements of the beer.
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| Why does water chemistry matter when brewing? |
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- Certain minerals are essential to beer production.
- Several minerals have desirable flavor impact.
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