Which of the following is a trait of American Pale Ale?
Elevated ABV (6-7.5%)
Moderate to high hop aroma
Pale straw to gold color
Toffee malt flavor - ANSWER Moderate to high hop aroma
Which of the following beer styles is usually served in a glass uniquely associated with it?
American Brown Ale
California Common
English IPA
Hefeweizen - ANSWER Hefeweizen
Which of the following is appropriate in a Bohemian Pilsner?
Clove phenol flavor
Low bitterness
Roast malt flavor
saaz hop aroma - ANSWER Saaz hop aroma
*while low bitterness seems like a possible answer to this question, the specific use of Saaz
hops for this style makes this the best answer.
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,Which of the following flavors is produced by yeast during fermentation?
Clove
Coffee
Green bell pepper
Green tea - ANSWER Clove
Which of the following is a brown to black-colored English beer style with normal to elevated
alcohol content (4.8-6.5%) and pronounced bitterness?
English Barleywine
Mild ale
Northern English Brown Ale
Robust Porter - ANSWER Robust porter
Process of elimination should help you with this one. Barleywine is too high in alcohol to
match this description, and Mild Ale and Brown Ale are both too light in color to match the
description.
Storing beer away from light helps to prevent which of the following flavors?
Butter
Paper
Skunk
Vinegar - ANSWER Skunk
Which of the following is the best practice for pouring draft beer?
2
,Grip faucet handle at the base to allow quick opening and closing
Grip faucet at the top to ensure proper leverage
Open faucet half way to ensure proper flow of beer before opening completely
Open faucet slowly to control flow of beer. - ANSWER Grip faucet handle at the base to
allow quick opening and closing
Which of the following styles has the lowest ABV?
American Pale Ale
Mild Ale
Oktoberfest
Saison - ANSWER Mild Ale (2.8-4.5%)
American Pale Ale 4.5-6.2
Oktoberfest 4.8-5.7
Saison 5-7%
Which of the following is closest to the percentage (by weight) of water found in most
beers?
60%
70%
80%
90% - ANSWER 90%
3
, Which of the following is an amber to brown ale with low bitterness, elevated to high alco-
hol content (6.5-10%), and rich caramel malt flavors
Dry STout
Northern English Brown Ale
Robust Porter
Strong Scotch Ale - ANSWER
Which of the following is a sign that a glass is NOT "beer clean"?
Bubbles adhere in a uniform pattern on the side of the glass underneath the beer's surface
Foam adheres to the side of the glass in a uniform lacing pattern upon consumption of the
beer
When rinsed and sprinkled with salt, the salt coats inside surfaces evenly
When rinsed before use, water sheets and runs off rather than forming drips - ANSWER
Bubbles adhere in a uniform pattern on the side of the glass underneath the beer's surface
Belgian Kriek is brewed with what unique ingredient?
Cherries
Coriander
Grains of paradise
Licorice root - ANSWER Cherries
The other 3 ingredients are all common to Belgian witbier
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Elevated ABV (6-7.5%)
Moderate to high hop aroma
Pale straw to gold color
Toffee malt flavor - ANSWER Moderate to high hop aroma
Which of the following beer styles is usually served in a glass uniquely associated with it?
American Brown Ale
California Common
English IPA
Hefeweizen - ANSWER Hefeweizen
Which of the following is appropriate in a Bohemian Pilsner?
Clove phenol flavor
Low bitterness
Roast malt flavor
saaz hop aroma - ANSWER Saaz hop aroma
*while low bitterness seems like a possible answer to this question, the specific use of Saaz
hops for this style makes this the best answer.
1
,Which of the following flavors is produced by yeast during fermentation?
Clove
Coffee
Green bell pepper
Green tea - ANSWER Clove
Which of the following is a brown to black-colored English beer style with normal to elevated
alcohol content (4.8-6.5%) and pronounced bitterness?
English Barleywine
Mild ale
Northern English Brown Ale
Robust Porter - ANSWER Robust porter
Process of elimination should help you with this one. Barleywine is too high in alcohol to
match this description, and Mild Ale and Brown Ale are both too light in color to match the
description.
Storing beer away from light helps to prevent which of the following flavors?
Butter
Paper
Skunk
Vinegar - ANSWER Skunk
Which of the following is the best practice for pouring draft beer?
2
,Grip faucet handle at the base to allow quick opening and closing
Grip faucet at the top to ensure proper leverage
Open faucet half way to ensure proper flow of beer before opening completely
Open faucet slowly to control flow of beer. - ANSWER Grip faucet handle at the base to
allow quick opening and closing
Which of the following styles has the lowest ABV?
American Pale Ale
Mild Ale
Oktoberfest
Saison - ANSWER Mild Ale (2.8-4.5%)
American Pale Ale 4.5-6.2
Oktoberfest 4.8-5.7
Saison 5-7%
Which of the following is closest to the percentage (by weight) of water found in most
beers?
60%
70%
80%
90% - ANSWER 90%
3
, Which of the following is an amber to brown ale with low bitterness, elevated to high alco-
hol content (6.5-10%), and rich caramel malt flavors
Dry STout
Northern English Brown Ale
Robust Porter
Strong Scotch Ale - ANSWER
Which of the following is a sign that a glass is NOT "beer clean"?
Bubbles adhere in a uniform pattern on the side of the glass underneath the beer's surface
Foam adheres to the side of the glass in a uniform lacing pattern upon consumption of the
beer
When rinsed and sprinkled with salt, the salt coats inside surfaces evenly
When rinsed before use, water sheets and runs off rather than forming drips - ANSWER
Bubbles adhere in a uniform pattern on the side of the glass underneath the beer's surface
Belgian Kriek is brewed with what unique ingredient?
Cherries
Coriander
Grains of paradise
Licorice root - ANSWER Cherries
The other 3 ingredients are all common to Belgian witbier
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