Alcoholic Beverages Flashcards
What is ‘ saccharomyces cerevisiae’ the Latin name for?
Yeast cells
Outline the Gay-Lussac equation
C6H12O6 –(add yeast)–> 2C2H5OH + 2CO2
What equation is this? C6H12O6 –(add yeast)–> 2C2H5OH + 2CO2
Gay-Lussac equation
What is the name of the method that is used to make alcohol?
Fermentation
- the fermentation of soluble sugars and cereals
Outline the method for beer production
Malting Mashing Addition of hops Fermentation Maturation Distribution
Outline the method for white wine production
Picking Stemming Crushing Pressing Free juice is sent to fermentation Ageing Bottling
Outline the method for red wine production
Picking Stemming Crushing Pressing Skin and juice is sent to fermentation Ageing Bottling
How do the methods of producing white and red wine differ?
White- just juice
Red- skin and juice
How do the methods of producing sweet and dry wine differ?
Sweet- part fermentation
Dry- full fermentation
What type of hops are used in beer production?
Water malted barley hops
What are the key ingredients in beer production?
Water
Yeast
Hops
Grain
What method is used to concentrate ethanol?
Distillation
What is the maximum percentage of distilled spirits?
95.6%
What is the usual percentage of distilled spirits?
40% with water
Define azeotrope
A mixture of two liquids which have a constant boiling point and composition throughout distillation
