Distillation Process Quiz

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What is the correct distillation order?

  • Heating-conversion-fermentation-distillation (correct)
  • Heating-fermentation-conversion-distillation
  • Conversion-heating-fermentation-distillation
  • Conversion-fermentation-heating-distillation

What is used to convert fermentable sugars into heat, gas, and alcohol?

  • Heat
  • Caramel
  • Yeast (correct)
  • Starch

At what temperature does ethyl alcohol boil?

  • 78.4°C (correct)
  • 65.2°C
  • 82.4°C
  • 74.6°C

In the context of rum, what does 'overproof' mean?

<p>57% ABV (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the more volatile alcohols that vaporize first during distillation?

<p>Fusel oils (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of still is preferred by gin distillers aiming to capture delicate flavors and aromatics?

<p>Carter Head still (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of storing spirits in wood?

<p>To add complexity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which raw material listed does not need conversion before fermentation?

<p>Plums (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the process where spirits are pumped over flavorings to extract their character?

<p>Percolation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which oak tree species is known as Quercus alba?

<p>American white oak (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does a hot and dry climate typically affect a spirit during maturation in wood?

<p>Increase the overall percentage of alcohol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which production process is known to mellow a spirit?

<p>Oxidation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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