HRTM 475 FINAL

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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)


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