WSET Level 2 Spirits Exam 2024/2025 with complete solutions | Rated a+

WSET Level 2 Spirits Exam 2024/2025 with complete solutions | Rated a+ What is the aim of processing the raw material? - To create a sugary liquid What happens during alcoholic fermentation? - Yeast eats sugars to create alcohol, congeners and carbon dioxide What system is used in the USA to express alcohol content? - Proof. Two degrees proof equals 1% abv What is the aim of distillation? - To select and concentrate parts of the alcoholic liquid (alcohol and congeners) and leave others behind What is the aim of post-distillation operations? - To ensure that when a spirit is put on sale it has the correct colour, aroma, sweetness and alcoholic strength What is the most important alcohol in a spirit? - Ethanol What type of aromas are created by esters? - Fruity aromas What is the appearance of a newly made spirit? - Water-white and colourless Ethanol boils at a lower temperature than pure water. True or False? - TRUE What is the name of the section of the still between the pot and the head? - Swan neck What is the typical heat source for a pot still? - Steam