Deck 10: Beverages

Question 1

The most notable wine producing country in Europe is:
• France
• Germany
• Spain
• Italy

Answer 1

• France

Question 2

Wines are often first classified by:
• varietal
• growing region
• color
• aroma

Answer 2

• color

Question 3

Red wine gets its color from:
• dye added during the fermentation process
• pigment in the grape skins
• the color is pre-determined based on the grape color when picked
• from the tannin in the oak casks used for aging

Answer 3

• pigment in the grape skins

Question 4

Types of fortified wines include:
• Chardonnay and Chablis
• Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel
• Reisling and Chianti
• Port, Sherry, and Madeira

Question 5

By law, champagne may only:
• come from a vineyard that makes sparkling wine
• be prepared using the methode champenoise
• come from the Champagne region of France
• come from the Armagnac region of France

Question 6

In the United States, premium wines are named after the:
• vineyard
• state
• color
• grape variety

Question 7

The best California wines are produced:
• in the great central valley region
• in the Southern California region
• in the North and Central coastal region
• in the desert

Question 8

Aromatic wines are fortified and flavored with:
• Madeira and Marsala
• Port, grapes, and food coloring
• Herbs, flowers, bark and roots
• Natural and organic vegetable juices

Question 9

Wine is the fermented juice of freshly gathered ripe:
• grains
• grapes
• potatoes
• malt

Question 10

The best known sparkling wine is:
• chardonnay
• champagne
• cabernet sauvignon
• Chablis

Question 11

Beer is a brewed and fermented beverage made from ________ and flavored with _________.
• malted barley, starchy cereals; hops
• grapes; fruit
• yeast; barley
• hops; grains and wheat

Question 12

Still wines are those with:
• no carbonation
• added carbon dioxide
• extra tannin's
• added color

Question 13

Aromatic wines are known as _____________, and are generally consumed before meals as a digestive stimulant.
• sparkling wines
• fortified wines
• palette cleansers
• apertifs

Question 14

The most important wine making grape variety is:
• vitis vinifera
• vitis gerulaitis
• botrytis cinerea
• clostridium botulinum

Question 15

The making of a good wine is dependent on all of the following except:
• quality of the grape variety
• current price of fertilizer
• type of soil
• method of wine making

Question 16

The two most important qualities to consider when choosing an appropriate wine to pair with a dish are:
• price and country of origin
• richness and lightness
• color and flavor
• richness and price

Question 17

A good rule of thumb when pairing wine and food is that:
• red wine pairs well with lightly flavored foods
• white wine should only be consumed with red meats that have been grilled to order
• champagne is only consumed after a meal, with chocolate for dessert
• the heavier the food, the heavier and more robust the wine should be

Question 18

Fortified wines have had _____________ added:
• brandy or wine alcohol
• sugar
• champagne
• color

Question 19

Methode champenoise refers to:
• the color of the grape used to make champagne
• a second fermentation in the bottle resulting in the unique sparkling quality
• the type of grape used to make champagne in California
• the type of glassware used to serve champagne

Question 20

Which of the following is technically NOT a beer?
• Lager
• Ale
• Pilsner
• Stout

Question 21

Beers that are fuller bodied and more bitter than lager are known as __________ .

Question 22

Coffee sales annually exceed:
• 2.5 billion
• 3 billion
• 4 billion
• 8 billion

Question 23

Cognac is regarded as the best brandy in the world and is made:
• from grapes that have been allowed to ripen on the vine until they are dried like raisins
• using the methode champenoise, like a fine champagne
• from wines that are considered vintage and grown in specific areas of California
• in the Cognac region of France where the climate is humid and the soil is chalky

Question 24

A brewery and pub or restaurant that brews its own fresh beer on site to meet the taste of local customers is called a:
• brew pub
• microbrewery
• night club
• micropub

Question 25

Proof is equal to:
• age or vintage
• the type of grape used in a spirit
• twice the percentage of alcohol in the beverage
• what a guest must provide in order establish they are of legal drinking age

Question 26

Gin, is considered one of the white spirits, and is made from:
• Juniper berries
• potato starch
• corn
• grapes

Question 27

__________ is equal to twice the percentage of alcohol in a beverage.

Question 28

Spirits differ from wine and beer in that they are:
• made from grapes and grain
• fermented and then distilled
• only made from fruits
• contain no water or juice

Question 29

Coffee originated from:
• Brazil
• Europe
• Central America
• Ethiopia and Mocha

Question 30

The most important ingredient in beer is:
• malt
• hops
• barley
• water

Question 31

Cocktails are usually:
• served shaken, not stirred.
• made by mixing two or more ingredients to create a pleasant tasting beverage
• made in advance for easier serving
• the theme of many spy movies

Question 32

Dark ales are known as __________ and have a sweet, strong, malt flavor.

Question 33

Whiskey refers to a spirit that:
• is made from a variety of grapes combined after crushing
• contains no grains or hops
• the spirit that was first distilled in Scotland and Ireland centuries ago
• is only brewed in the Southern United States

Question 34

By providing training on the responsible service of alcoholic beverages to servers and bartenders a business owner can:
• reduce bar profits due to fewer drinks being served
• potentially lower liability insurance rates
• increase sales by lowering alcohol consumption
• limit wine sales to half bottle only

Question 35

Most __________ wines, like Madeira or Marsala are sweeter, with different tastes and aromas than regular wine.

Question 36

These __________ wines are fortified and flavored with herbs, roots, flowers, or bark, can be sweet or dry and are known as apertifs.

Question 37

Color classifications of wines include ________, ________, and ________.

Question 38

One reasonable way in which a restaurant or bar owner can show responsible service of alcoholic beverages is:
• promote a one drink per person policy
• promote two for one happy hours
• provide training programs like ServSafe
• stop serving alcohol after dinner hours

Question 39

Reference to the age of a wine or when the grape was harvested is known as __________ .

Question 40

Legislation that governs the sale of alcoholic beverages is known as:
• liquor license conditions
• dram shop legislation
• federal liquor conduct laws
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration legislation

Question 41

One type of sustainable coffee is grown in the __________ .

Question 42

Coffee was introduced to the United States by the __________ during the colonial period.

Question 43

List the ways in which wine is classified and give examples of each.

Question 44

Define the following terms associated with beer making: hops, wort, malt, lager, and ale.

Question 45

Discuss dram shop legislation, what it is, how it works and the benefits of training versus having these laws.

Question 46

A spirit that is 80 proof is __________ percent alcohol.

Question 47

Designated drivers are those who only drink __________ beverages so they can ensure friends get a safe ride home.

Question 48

Where do the different types of tea originate? Provide two examples of types from each location.