Barley : Vine

Question 1

how is beer made

Answer 1

fermentation (sugar –> co2 and alc)

grains –> seeds –> malting process (steeping the grain in water to start sprouting, then drying in a kiln) –> grains get mashed/steeped in hot water to release the sugars –> water drained to yield a syrupy sugar water called a wort –> wort is boiled, with hops added to alter flavor –> placed in fermentation vessel, yeast added –> years later beer is made

Question 2

2 types of beer

Answer 2

ale and lager

Question 3

ale

Answer 3

top fermented at higher temperatures

Question 4

7 types of ale

Answer 4

• pale ale –> lighter, lower alc
• india pale ale –> herbal, hoppier, citrusy, bitter
• brown ale –> toasty, caramaly, mid alc and hoppiness
• wheat beer –> lighter color and alc level, funky/tangy
• porter –> dark beer; less coffee, more chocolatey; roasty
• stout –> dark beer; sweet, malty, creamy, coffee, chocolatey
• sours –> fruity, tart, acidic, salty notes

Question 5

lager

Answer 5

bottom fermented, lower temps

Question 6

types of lagers

Answer 6

• pale –> crisp, light, malt
• pilsner –> crisp, high bitterness, dryer and hopper
• bock –> strong, malty, sweet, toasty, bready

Question 7

beer appreciation points

Answer 7

aroma
appearance
mouthfeel
taste

Question 8

how wine is made

Answer 8

1. crush grapes into seeds, juice and skins (must)
2. if making white wine: remove seeds and skins
3. if making red wine: remove the skins and seeds after fermenation
   - the longer the wait, the darker the wine
4. maseration: soak that shit

if anything just remember fermentation and maceration

Question 9

red v white wine

Answer 9

SAME GRAPES (red)
red wine:
- skin and seeds removed AFTER fermentation
- aged in oak barrels

white wine:
- skin and seeds removed before fermentation
- aged in steel barrels

Question 10

wine appreciation notes

Answer 10

1. aroma
2. appearance
3. mouthfeel
4. taste

Question 11

types of sparkling wine

Answer 11

brut: french
proscecco: italian
cava: spanish

basically depends on the region it is made but its all the same thing

Question 12

appearance for wine

Answer 12

for reds purple hues = younger wine
whites: pale yellow = younger wine
legs (liquid that clings to the glass and drips down after swirling it) - longer legs = higher alc content

Question 13

mouthfeel

Answer 13

body: weight and texture of wine
tannin: more tannins, more bitternesss
acidity: more acidity results in more saliva after sipping
the finish: the length of time you taste the wine after swallowing it (aftertaste)

Question 13

aroma for wine

Answer 13

red: darker fruits, toasty, leathery
white: fruity, floral