Öl Flashcards
(26 cards)
What are the four main ingredients used in beer production?
Water, malted barley, hops, and yeast.
True or False: Hops are used in beer mainly for flavor and aroma.
True.
Fill in the blank: The process of converting sugars in malt to alcohol is called _______.
fermentation.
What is the primary purpose of malt in beer brewing?
To provide fermentable sugars and flavor.
Which ingredient in beer helps to balance sweetness and adds bitterness?
Hops.
What type of yeast is most commonly used in brewing beer?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of beer? A) Lager B) Stout C) Cider D) Ale
Cider.
What is the effect of temperature on fermentation?
Higher temperatures can speed up fermentation but may produce off-flavors, while lower temperatures slow it down.
True or False: The alcohol content in beer is primarily determined by the amount of hops used.
False.
What is the term for the process of boiling the wort with hops?
Wort boiling.
Fill in the blank: The type of barley specifically prepared for brewing is called _______.
malted barley.
What is a ‘brew kettle’ used for in the beer-making process?
To boil the wort and extract flavors from the hops.
Which type of beer is fermented at lower temperatures, lagers or ales?
Lagers.
What role does water play in beer production?
It makes up the majority of beer and affects its taste and quality.
True or False: All beers are carbonated.
True.
What is the purpose of dry hopping?
To enhance the aroma of the beer without adding bitterness.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common style of ale? A) Pilsner B) IPA C) Kölsch D) Lager
IPA.
What is the primary fermentation vessel used in brewing?
Fermentation tank.
Fill in the blank: The final step of beer production before packaging is called _______.
packaging or bottling.
What is the significance of the ‘beer style’?
It categorizes beer based on its ingredients, brewing methods, and flavor profiles.
True or False: Different strains of yeast can produce different flavors in beer.
True.
What is the function of fining agents in beer production?
To clarify the beer by removing suspended particles.
What is the term for the process where yeast converts sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide?
Fermentation.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common adjunct used in brewing? A) Corn B) Wheat C) Rice D) All of the above
D) All of the above.
