Chapter - Alcohol Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is yeasts tolerance for alcohol, what percent does it die?
15% alcohol
How are cereal grains starchs converted into sugars?
Through the use of malt enzymes
How did the term “proof” come about?
Old way of testing alcohol content using gun powder. If alcohol present powder go “poof”
What is the difference between an ale and lager
Lagers use A bottom floating yeast, cooler temperatures, longer fermentation. Ales use top floating yeast, higher temperatures and shorter fermentation.
What is the most consumed form of alcohol in Canada?
Beer
Which type of alcohol is slowly becoming more popular than beer in Canada?
Wine
Why is ethanol the only consumable form of alcohol?
Other forms are toxic to humans.
What is the relationship between alcohol percentage and proof?
Proof is double the alcohol percentage.
Why does alcohol distillation work?
Alcohol has a lower boiling point than water, allowing it to be separated through heat.
What are congeners?
Alcohols and other compounds present in alcoholic beverages besides ethanol that can contribute to hangovers.
Why did people in the 1700s drink more alcohol than today?
Water was often contaminated, making alcohol a safer option.
Who was Benjamin Rush, and what did he argue about alcohol?
He was a physician who published an article about the health dangers of alcohol.
What was the Dunkin Act?
A prohibition act in Canada.
Which Canadian province first implemented prohibition?
Prince Edward Island (PEI).
Why did prohibition lead to an increase in criminal activity?
The loss of legal alcohol sales created a black market controlled by criminals.
In what way was prohibition somewhat successful?
Alcohol-related deaths decreased, and public health improved.
How does food affect alcohol absorption?
It slows down absorption.
How does CO₂ (carbonation) affect alcohol absorption?
It increases absorption.
What is the half-life of alcohol in the human body?
four hours
What enzyme breaks down alcohol in the body?
Alcohol dehydrogenase.
What toxic substance is produced when alcohol is broken down?
Acetaldehyde
How does alcohol affect blood vessels and body heat?
It causes blood vessel dilation, increasing heat loss from the body.
What does experiencing a blackout indicate?
A dangerously high amount of alcohol in the system.
Why is alcohol considered the number one drug that facilitates sexual assault?
It impairs judgment and reduces the ability to resist or recall events.
