Beer Styles and Characteristics

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is a gold-amber colored ale with normal alcohol content (4.5-6.2% abv), and moderate to high hop flavor, aroma, and bitterness?

Pilsner

Stout

American Pale Ale (correct)

Lager

Which of the following bar practices should be avoided?

Keeping ice outside the cooler

Properly chilling beer

Using clean glassware

Dunking faucet in beer while pouring (correct)

When removing a coupler from a keg, which of the following steps should you do first?

Pull the handle of the coupler out and lift up.

What should you do when a bit of beer foam adheres to the side of the glass after each sip giving a lace-like effect?

Continue to prepare glassware in exactly the same way. Signup and view all the answers

Belgian Witbiers are commonly brewed with which two spices?

Coriander and orange peel. Signup and view all the answers

In beer, what do IBUs measure?

Bitterness. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is appropriate to Oktoberfest beer?

Rich malt flavor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following constitutes the majority of beer by weight?

Water. Signup and view all the answers

How long often should draught beer lines be cleaned?

Once every two weeks. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following Belgian beer styles is most likely to exhibit assertively sour, acidic flavors?

Flanders Red. Signup and view all the answers

A server was about to clear a customer's bottle when he realized that it still contained about half an inch of beer in the bottom. How should the server proceed?

Leave the bottle undisturbed on the table or ask the customer if he wants the last of the beer before clearing the bottle. Signup and view all the answers

How many flavors can be detected by the sense of taste?

5-8. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is primarily a hop-derived flavor?

Citrus. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is most likely to be gold to amber in color?

Best bitter. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following flavors is most likely to come from malt?

Toffee or chocolate. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following beer styles is usually served in a glass uniquely associated with it?

Weissbier. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name for the part of the draught system that allows gas to flow in and beer to flow out of a keg?

Coupler (Tavern Head). Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would you be most likely to encounter in a Kölsch?

Moderate bitterness. Signup and view all the answers

Which German beer style exhibits a clove or phenolic flavor?

Weissbier. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a trait of an American IPA?

Assertive hop bitterness. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following styles has the highest ABV?

Doppelbock. Signup and view all the answers

Beer stored at room temperature for several months is most likely to develop which of the following flavors?

Cardboard. Signup and view all the answers

If one of the draught lines at your bar is pouring foamy, which of the following could be the cause?

Temperature of the keg is too high. Signup and view all the answers

What beer characteristic captures perceptions like creamy, thin, and slick?

Mouthfeel. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following beers should NOT be served in a pint glass?

American Barleywine. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following US States produces the most hops?

Washington. Signup and view all the answers

In addition to flavor, the character of malt has a large impact on what attribute of beer?

Color. Signup and view all the answers

If draught lines are not cleaned regularly, which of the following flavors is most likely to develop?

Butter. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following styles has the highest level of perceived bitterness?

American Stout. Signup and view all the answers

What is the following trait of a Saison style beer?

Fruity and peppery yeast flavors. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following beer styles would you expect to have the highest alcohol content?

Wee Heavy. Signup and view all the answers

In a normal three-tier arrangement, liquor stores, restaurants, and bars are considered to be which of the following?

Retailers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the name of the scale by which alcohol content of beer is most commonly measured?

ABV. Signup and view all the answers

What blood content defines driver intoxication in the United States?

0.08%. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Beer Styles

American Pale Ale: Gold-amber ale with moderate to high hop flavor, typically 4.5-6.2% ABV.
Belgian Witbier: Commonly brewed with coriander and orange peel for flavor.
Flanders Red: Known for assertively sour, acidic flavors.
Best Bitter: Expected to be gold to amber in color.
American IPA: Characterized by assertive hop bitterness.
Doppelbock: Style with the highest alcohol by volume (ABV).
Kölsch: Likely to have moderate bitterness.
Weissbier: Served in a unique glass, known for clove or phenolic flavors.
Saison: Features fruity and peppery yeast flavors.
Wee Heavy: Anticipated to have the highest alcohol content.
American Barleywine: Should not be served in a pint glass.

Beer Characteristics

Bitterness Measurement (IBUs): Measures bitterness in beer.
Mouthfeel: Captures characteristics such as creamy, thin, and slick.
Flavor Sources:
- Malt often contributes flavors of toffee or chocolate.
- Hop-derived flavors include citrus.
Color Influencers: Malt impacts both flavor and color of beer.

Draught System and Service

Coupler: Part of the draught system that allows gas flow in and beer to flow out of a keg.
Cleaning Draught Lines: Should be done every two weeks to maintain beer quality, as unclean lines may develop off-flavors, like butter.
Handling Partial Bottles: When clearing bottles, if beer remains, leave the bottle on the table or confirm with the customer before removing.

Pouring and Serving Practices

Avoid dunking the faucet in beer while pouring to prevent contamination.
If beer foam clings to the glass after sipping, continue to prepare glassware the same way.
Beer stored at room temperature can develop cardboard flavors, indicating spoilage.

Hops and Ingredients

Hop Production: Washington State is the leading producer of hops in the U.S.
Flavors from Aging: Room temperature storage affects flavor negatively, increasing risk of cardboard notes.

Legal and Safety Aspects

Blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% defines intoxication for drivers in the U.S.
Alcohol content in beer commonly measured using the Alcohol by Volume (ABV) scale.

General Knowledge

The majority of beer by weight is water.
A normal range of detectable tastes is 5-8 flavors.
If a draught line pours foamy, check the temperature of the keg as a possible cause.

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Test your knowledge on various beer styles and their unique characteristics in this quiz. Explore the differences in flavor, bitterness, and alcohol content across popular beer types. Perfect for beer enthusiasts and those looking to expand their understanding of craft beers.