HRTM 475 FINAL
What size shot is considered to be "one serving" of spirits, as defined by the USDA?
1.5 ounces
Which of the following statements is the most accurate concerning the real ingredients of beer?
100% barley 50% wheat
How much beer does it take to equal one "serving" of beer?
12 ounces
In general, how much alcohol does a typical sake contain?
16%
Glass bottles that could lie flat on their sides were beginning to be produced by the year ______
1755
What is the ideal water temperature for brewing coffee?
195 to 205
When was Italy's DOC system of wine regulation introduced?
1963
What is the minimum aging requirement for Golden or Amber Rum?
2 years
What is the minimum amount of sweetener required for a liqueur?
2.5% by weight
When did the European Union complete its legislation reform in order to bring the various member countries' wine laws into agreement?
2008
What is the proper service temperature for dry white wines?
45-55
What amount of table wine is considered to be one "serving", as defined by the USDA?
5 ounces
Which of the following is considered the ideal service temperature for light-bodies red wines?
50-55 degrees F
What is the minimum amount of blue agave that must be used in a "mixto" Tequila?
51%
What is the ideal temperature for the long-term storage of wine?
52-56
Worldwide, how many different producers of Trappist Ale are there?
6
What is a "Pousse-Cafe"?
A layered cocktail
What is a "jigger"?
A legal measurement for 1.5 ounce pours
Which of the following statements best describes the liqueur known as "Kahlúa"?
A proprietary coffee-flavored liqueur
What is Sauternes?
A region in Bordeaux producing sweet white wines
What type of wine is Tokaji?
A sweet white wine from Hungary
What is Calvados?
A type of brandy made from apples
Hearing
Able to stimulate mind but also able to confuse or change our concentration levels
Which of the following is a vodka brand produced in Sweden?
Absolut
Which of the following substances is a by-product of the metabolism of alcohol that causes intoxication?
Acetaldehyde
What type of beer is produced using top-fermented yeasts?
Ale
Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, and Pinot Gris are widely grown in which of the following French Wine Regions?
Alsace
Which of the following grapes is the leading grape variety of the Portuguese wine region known as "Vinho Verde"?
Alvarinho
Which of the following wines is partially made with dried grapes?
Amarone
What does the acronym "AVA" stand for?
American Viticultural Area
Sensory Evaluation
Any beverage served during a meal should match itself to the food being served with it
What country was the first in South America to implement a DOC system for the protection and regulation of its wines?
Argentina
Which of the following countries is a leading producer of Malbec?
Argentina
Which of the following statements is true concerning Armagnac and Cognac?
Armagnac is distilled once Cognac is distilled twice
Which of the following is a rum brand produced in Puerto Rico?
Bacardi
A classic Shiraz, described as "dark, spicy, and voluptuous" is most likely to be produced in which of the following wine regions?
Barossa Valley
Which of the following wines would be the best recommendation for a customer who wants to pair a red wine the a fish dish?
Beaujolais
Which of the following products is currently marketed in a style which most resembles its historic origin as a medicine?
Bitters
Which of the following drinks would most likely be made using the "rolling" procedure?
Bloody Mary
What are the three top countries for producing green coffee beans?
Brazil Vietnam Colombia
What is the technical term used for the step in the beer making process when the wort is boiled?
Brewing
What is the widely used nickname for the Hungarian wine known as "Bikaver"?
Bull's Blood
Which of the following French wine regions is best known for white wines made from Chardonnay and red wines made with Pinot Noir?
Burgundy
Where is the Pinot Noir grape variety grown in France?
Burgundy Champagne and the Loire Valley
Which of the following brands of Whiskey (whisky) are both Irish Whiskey?
Bushmills and Jameson
Which of the following red grapes is grown in several areas of the Loire Valley?
Cabernet Franc
What are the five grapes of the red Bordeaux blend?
Cabernet Franc Malbec Merlot Petit Verdot Cabernet Sauvignon
Which of the following grapes is considered to be the dominate red grape of the "left bank" of Bordeaux?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Which of the following grapes is one of the main varieties used in the blended red wines of Bordeaux?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Which of the following red grapes would most likely have the highest level of tannins?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Which of the following types of whisky (whiskey) is almost always made from a blend?
Canadian Whisky
Which of the following is a popular sparkling wine made in Spain?
Cava
Which of the following wine regions the southernmost wine region in New Zealand?
Central Otago
Which of the following is a proprietary liqueur flavored with raspberries?
Chambord
Which of the following grape varieties is grown in Burgundy, France?
Chardonnay
Which of the following white grape varieties is most likely to be produced using malo-lactic fermentation?
Chardonnay
What are the three grape varieties grown in Champagne?
Chardonnay Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier
Which of the following grapes is grown widely in the Loire Valley, where it is made into wines such as Vouvray and Savennieres?
Chenin Blanc
Which of the following would be considered the most "versatile" grape of the Loire Valley?
Chenin Blanc
Which of the following countries claims Carmenere as one of its "signature" grape varieties?
Chile
When a customer orders a martini without any further detail, how should it be served?
Chilled but without ice
What are the top three tea-producing countries?
China India Kenya
Which of the following is a non-reversible liver disease that can be caused by the over-consumption of alcohol?
Cirrhosis
Which of the following regions was the site of the first planting of grapes in South Africa?
Constantia
Which of the following practices has been shown to have the greatest positive impact on health?
Consuming a moderate amount of alcohol daily along with food
Which of the following are ALL brands of Cognac?
Courvoisier Hennessy Martell
What type of a drink is the Brandy Alexander?
Cream-based Cocktail
Which of the following styles of sake is considered the purest, most complex, and fragrant style of sake?
Daiginjo
What type of wine is Soave?
Dry White
What is a "caffe corretto"?
Espresso with brandy
Which of the following terms is used for odoriferous compounds that can occur due to the reactions between acids and alcohol?
Esters
Which of the following is the main type of alcohol present in alcoholic beverages?
Ethanol
Which of the following statements is true concerning the flavor of vodka?
European vodkas given subtle flavor
Which of the following liqueurs is a proprietary liqueur flavored with nuts?
Frangelico
What is the main grape variety grown in Beaujolais?
Gamay
Which of the following styles of gin is produced from malted grains?
Genever Gin
Which of the following spirits was historically known as "Dutch Courage"?
Gin
Which of the following statements is true concerning "Gold Tequila"?
Gold Tequila has caramel coloring added
Which of the following pieces of information does NOT have to appear on an American wine label?
Grape Varieties
Which of the following grapes is considered to be native to Spain?
Grenache
Which of the following grapes is one of the main grapes of "The Rhone Blend"?
Grenache
Which of the following is the predominant red grape of the Southern Rhone?
Grenache
What grape variety accounts for over a third of the total vineyard acreage in Austria?
Gruner Veltliner
What is the proper term used for a rolling cart that serves as a side table and can be used as a decanting cart?
Gueridon
What is the term used for a drink made with a carbonated mixer, served tall and on ice?
Highball
Which of the following wine regions is well-known for the Semillon grape variety?
Hunter Valley
Which of the following statements is true concerning the two main types of rum?
Industrial Rum is produced from molasses
Which of the following statements is true concerning Arabica Coffee?
It is grown at higher elevations than Coffee Robusta.
Which of the following is the main production region for Tequila?
Jalisco
Which of the following drinks is made with white wine and Creme de Cassis?
Kir
Which of the following types of acid is not present in wine grapes, but is often found in wine as a result of fermentation?
Lactic Acid
What type of beer is Bock Beer?
Lager
Which of the following AVA's is best known for Zinfandel?
Lodi
What is the predominant style of gin produced in the United States?
London Dry Gin
Which of the following types of acid is most likely to remind you of the flavor and taste of crisp green apples?
Malic Acid
What is a Manhattan?
Martini made with whisky
Which of the following grape varieties takes "center stage" in the red wines of Bordeaux's "Right Bank"?
Merlot
Which of the following is the biggest alcohol-related health threat to people between 15 and 29 years old?
Motor vehicle accidents caused by binge drinking
Which of the following wines is produced in the Pays Nantais?
Muscadet
Which of the following bar terms means "serve without ice" and "don't let the drink come into contact with ice at all"?
Neat
Which of the following grapes is highly prized in the Piedmont region of Italy?
Nebbiolo
Which of the following grapes is used in the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco?
Nebbiolo
What two grapes are considered the leading red variety of Italy?
Nebbiolo and Sangiovese
Where is The Finger Lakes AVA located
New York State
Which of the following terms is used for unfiltered sake?
Nigorizake
Which of the following types of gin is a sweetened gin?
Old Tom Gin
Which of the following levels of daily alcohol consumption is considered "moderate" consumption, according to the USDA?
One drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men
What state is the Willamette Valley AVA located in?
Oregon
What state requires a minimum of 90% of the named grape variety for a varietally labeled wine, making it one of the most stringent varietal wine laws in the nation?
Oregon
What is the highest level of quality tier for EU wines?
PDO
Which of the following terms is used to describe the unique smoky flavor of Scotch Whisky?
Peat Reek
Which of the following grape varieties is considered the "signature" white grape variety of Oregon's Willamette Valley?
Pinot Gris
What is the main red grape grown in Burgundy?
Pinot Noir
Which of the following grapes is notoriously difficult in the vineyard, thus earning itself the nickname of "the heartbreak grape"?
Pinot Noir
Which of the following red grape varieties is widely grown in Oregan's Willamette Valley, New Zealand's Central Otago Region and the Russian River Valley?
Pinot Noir
Which of the following types of tequila is clear in color?
Plata
Which of the following beverages has "Protected Geographical Indication" status from the European Union?
Plymouth Gin
Which of the following is a fortified wine?
Port
Which of the following is a fortified wine made in Portugal?
Priorat
What are the three main methods of coffee processing?
Pulp Wet Dry
Which of the following types of Tequilas must be aged in wood for between two months and one year?
Reposado
Which of the following statements is true concerning resveratrol?
Resveratrol a substance believed to be beneficial to one's health is present in red wines
Which of the following is the first step in sake production?
Rice Polishing
What is the most widely planted white wine grape of Germany?
Riesling
Which of the following grape varieties is widely grown in Alsace, Austria, and the Eden Valley of Australia?
Riesling
What are the three subregions of Rioja?
Rioja Alavesa Rioja Baja and Rioja Alta
Which of the following wines is most likely to have been produced from red grape varieties that have been allowed to ferment in contract with the grape skins for less than 48 hours?
Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon
What is "Jizake"?
Sake made by smaller, artisan breweries
Which of the following is the main grape variety in Chianti?
Sangiovese
The wine industry of New Zealand owes much of its success to which of the following grape varieties?
Sauvignon Blanc
What grape variety is used in the wine known as Fume Blanc?
Sauvignon Blanc
What type of grape variety is used to produce the wine known as "Fume Blanc"?
Sauvignon Blanc
Which of the following white grape varieties is widely planted in Bourdeaux, the Loire Valley, and Marlborough, New Zealand?
Sauvignon Blanc
Which of the following grape varieties is a specialty of Australia's Hunter Valley?
Semillon
Where is the Russian River Valley AVA located?
Sonoma County
Which of the following California wine regions is located closest to the coast?
Sonoma County
A Margarita is a member of which of the following cocktail families?
Sours
Over 90% of the wines produced in Australia come from which of the following zones?
South Eastern Australia
Which of the following countries has the largest area under vine of any country?
Spain
Which of the following lists the steps of barley malting in proper order?
Steeping Germination Kilning
What type of wine is Brochette d'Acqui?
Sweet sparkling red
Which of the following is the predominant red grape of the Northern Rhone?
Syrah
Which of the following grapes is the dominant grape variety of Rioja?
Tempranillo
What is the minimum age of a Vintage Armagnac?
Ten years
Which of the following types of whisky (whiskey) is made using the Lincoln County process?
Tennessee Whisky
What is the main mountain range that forms the "backbone" of Italy?
The Apennines
What mountain range provides a "rain shadow" for most of the vineyards of Washington State?
The Cascades
What are the major growing regions for hops used in international beer making?
The Czech Republic Germany and Washington State
What two rivers define the region known as "Entre-Deux-Mers"?
The Garonne and the Dordogne
What is Grauburgunder?
The German name for Pinot Gris
What is Spatburgunder?
The German name for Pinot Noir
Where is Sancerre produced?
The Loire Valley
Which of the following regions is considered one of the most important vineyard regions of Chile?
The Malpo Valley
Which of the following cocktail-building procedures is most likely to be used to make a Rum and Coke?
The Pour or Building Procedure
Which of the following German wine regions is best known for producing bulk wines?
The Rheinhessen
Which of the following drinks is considered to be the "original" American cocktail?
The Sazerac
What's the difference between a novice wine drinker and a connoisseur?
The level of sensory evaluation used to determine a particular level of quality
What does the term "Grand Champagne" refer to in regards to Cognac Production?
The region where the grapes are grown
What is "aguamiel"?
The sugary liquid produced by baking the heart of the blue agave
Which of the following grape varieties is considered to be the "signature" white wine grape variety of Argentina?
Torrontes
Which of the following products are ALL orange-flavored liqueurs?
Triple Sec Cointreau Grand Marnier
What is the largest wine producing region of Italy?
Veneto
Which of the following is an aromatized wine?
Vermouth
Which of the following grape species is the most widely used for commercially produced wine?
Vitis Vinifera
What are the four main ingredients in Sake?
Water Rice Koji and Yeast
Which of the following red grape varieties is also known as "Primitivo"?
Zinfandel
Which of the following red grapes is considered to be native to Austria?
Zweigelt
Which of the following best describes the proper storage for coffee beans?
airtight dry cool
Which of the following trends is growing in both the beer and the spirits industry?
artisanal
What are the two main varieties of tea leaves?
assam china
Which of the following types of tea is most widely consumed in the United States?
black tea
In the beverage world, what is Joseph Priestly famous for?
carbonated water by fermenting beer
What country is the largest consumer of beer worldwide?
china
Once a wine has been approved for service, what is the ideal order of service?
clockwise starting with host then ladies then gentlemen then host
What two companies are considered the leading brands of carbonated beverages worldwide?
coke and pepsi
Which of the following changes took place in the beverage marketplace as a result of the recession of 2008?
decline in French unfavorable exchange rate on premise to off premise
Why are most coffee trees pruned in order to reduce their height?
ease of harvesting
Which of the following statements is true concerning the production of wine in France?
france usually vies italy for volume
If a customer is seated, what is the proper procedure for setting wine glasses on the table?
glass on the right to the right
Which of the following statements is the most accurate concerning the pairing of wine and cheese?
high fat content of cheese
Which of the following statements is true concerning Arabica Coffee?
higher elevations that robusta
What is the most common form of tea consumed in the United States?
iced tea
Which of the following statements is true regarding Robusta Coffee?
improve the cream
Which of the following statements is true concerning the service of beer?
lagers served colder than ales
Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning the role of alcohol in terms of the overall flavor profile of a wine?
lower levels of alcohol lighter in body
What new advance in wine productions was introduced by the Celts around the first century C.E.?
oak barrels
Which of the following is the best procedure for presenting the wine list to a party seated at a table?
open to the right
Which of the following statements is true concerning coffee consumption in the US?
peaked in 60s 3 cups per day per person
What is the preferred method of service for Mineral Water?
pre chilled no ice
Which of the following best describes the roasting process for dark roast coffees?
second crack
Which of the following terms can be used in the United States for water that is artificially carbonated?
seltzer club soda
Which of the following statements is true concerning the Torrents grape variety?
signature white grape of Argentina
Which of the following is the correct term for the "large leaf" classification of tea leaves?
souchong
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of "Mineral Water" in the United States?
spring 250 to 1500
Which of the following statements is true concerning the trend in sparkling wine consumption?
still popular special occasion
Which of the following statements is true concerning the general trend in wine consumption in the United States?
sweet to dry white to red
In regards to coffee, what is "cupping"?
systematic aromas and flavor
Which of the following phenolic compounds is most likely to cause a wine to have an astringent taste and to create a drying textural sensation on the palate?
tannins
Besides water, what is the most widely consumed beverage in the world?
tea
What does "Hors d'Age" refer to in regards to Cognac?
the spirit is at least six years old
What is "hefeweizen"?
type of wheat beer
Which of the following countries leads the world in number of breweries?
us
What is the most popular spirit category in the United States?
vodka
Which of the following lists the steps of tea processing in the correct order, from start to finish?
wilting to drying
What is the most important principle to consider when pairing wine with a dessert such as raspberry mousse?
wine sweeter than the dish
The Natural Tasting Sequence
• Hearing • Visual • Olfactory or smell • Tactile or touch • Gustatory
Wines With Superior Quality
• Purity with no measurable faults • Visual appeal (color and clarity) • Richness of aromatics • Good length related to flavor (lingering) • Define the finish (most times looking for a clean finish) • A distinctive personality • Harmony and balance
A Quality Wine Comes From the Following:
• The climate and soil conditions • The grape variety in question • Ability to grow the grapes effectively and producing the wine • A client that believes that the particular wine has a quality and is willing to pay for it
So why learn to taste effectively using sensory evaluation techniques?
• To hopefully enjoy a beverage • To match a beverage to a food maximize the quality or strengths of both • To save money when comparing products of similar quality • To detect possible faults in a product (both for safety and enjoyment) To increase the enjoyment of digestion (stimulate the digestive process)
