Alcoholic Beverages Types
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Whiskey is a type of wine.

False

Cider is produced through fermentation of grapes.

False

Ale is a type of beer.

True

Gin is a type of liqueur.

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Sparkling wine has an ABV of 4-6%.

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Port is a type of fortified wine.

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Types of Alcoholic Beverages

Spirits

  • Also known as hard liquor or distilled beverages
  • Produced through distillation of fermented grains, fruits, or vegetables
  • Typically 35-40% ABV (alcohol by volume)
  • Examples: whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, tequila

Wine

  • Produced through fermentation of grapes or other fruits
  • Typically 9-16% ABV
  • Classified into:
    • Red wine (e.g. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot)
    • White wine (e.g. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc)
    • Rosé wine (e.g. Pink Moscato)
    • Sparkling wine (e.g. Champagne, Prosecco)
    • Dessert wine (e.g. Port, Sherry)

Beer

  • Produced through fermentation of grains (e.g. barley, wheat, rice)
  • Typically 4-6% ABV
  • Classified into:
    • Ale (e.g. Pale Ale, IPA)
    • Lager (e.g. Pilsner, Helles)
    • Hybrid (e.g. Kölsch, Cream Ale)

Cider and Perry

  • Produced through fermentation of apples (cider) or pears (perry)
  • Typically 2-8% ABV
  • Classified into:
    • Still cider
    • Sparkling cider
    • Perry

Liqueurs and Aperitifs

  • Flavored spirits with added sugars or other ingredients
  • Typically 15-30% ABV
  • Examples: Kahlúa, Baileys Irish Cream, Grand Marnier

Fortified Wines

  • Wines with added spirits to increase ABV
  • Typically 15-22% ABV
  • Examples: Port, Sherry, Vermouth

Types of Alcoholic Beverages

Spirits

  • Produced through distillation of fermented grains, fruits, or vegetables
  • Typically 35-40% ABV
  • Examples include whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, and tequila

Wine

  • Produced through fermentation of grapes or other fruits
  • Typically 9-16% ABV
  • Classified into:
    • Red wine (e.g. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot)
    • White wine (e.g. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc)
    • Rosé wine (e.g. Pink Moscato)
    • Sparkling wine (e.g. Champagne, Prosecco)
    • Dessert wine (e.g. Port, Sherry)

Beer

  • Produced through fermentation of grains (e.g. barley, wheat, rice)
  • Typically 4-6% ABV
  • Classified into:
    • Ale (e.g. Pale Ale, IPA)
    • Lager (e.g. Pilsner, Helles)
    • Hybrid (e.g. Kölsch, Cream Ale)

Cider and Perry

  • Produced through fermentation of apples (cider) or pears (perry)
  • Typically 2-8% ABV
  • Classified into:
    • Still cider
    • Sparkling cider
    • Perry

Liqueurs and Aperitifs

  • Flavored spirits with added sugars or other ingredients
  • Typically 15-30% ABV
  • Examples include Kahlúa, Baileys Irish Cream, and Grand Marnier

Fortified Wines

  • Wines with added spirits to increase ABV
  • Typically 15-22% ABV
  • Examples include Port, Sherry, and Vermouth

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