Beer Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between Ale and Lager beer?
A
Ale utilizes quicker, top fermenting yeasts. Lager utilizes slower, bottom fermenting yeasts.
2
Q
What are the key ingredients in making beer?
A
Water, Hops, Yeast, Barley
3
Q
The purpose of kilning in the beer berrwing process is to?
A
Stop germination and add color
4
Q
What is the wort?
A
A sugar rich liquid from malted grain that is used to ferment beer.
5
Q
Where do lambic beers originate from and how are they different than other beers?
A
Belgium’ they are spontaneously fermented in open-top containers with native wild yeasts.
6
Q
What is the alcohol content of most beers?
A
4% - 6%
7
Q
What is the enzyme called that is produced when malted barley begins to sprout?
A
Amylase
