Spirits

Question 1

What is the process of making spirits?

Answer 1

• Fermentation of the raw materials
• Distillation
• Aging?

Question 2

What are the common raw materials used to create an alcoholic beverage base?

Answer 2

• Grains: Barley, corn, rye, rice
• Fruits: Grapes, cherries, raspberries, apples, pears
• Other: Plants, vegetables, sugar cane

Question 3

What process converts sugars in fruit-based or many plant-based spirits into alcohol?

Answer 3

Fermentation by the action of yeast

Yeast consumes the sugars and produces alcohol and carbon dioxide.

Question 4

What must happen to starches in grain-based and some plant and vegetable-based spirits before fermentation?

Answer 4

Starches must be turned into sugar

This process is known as saccharification and is essential for fermentation to occur.

Question 5

True or False: Spirits can only be made from fermented fruits.

Answer 5

False

Spirits can be made from a variety of raw materials, including grains and vegetables.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: Spirits can be made from fermented _______ , vegetables, grains, and other plants.

Answer 6

fruits

Fruits are one of the main categories of raw materials used in spirit production.