Answers.
German Purity Laws correct answers introduced in 1516; Aristocrats wanted to eliminate
competition from meads; Ingredients were limited to water, hops, and malt; Yeast was added to
the list in the mid 1800s
Reduction correct answers When cooking with beer, DO NOT reduce. Reduction will cause an
increase in bitterness
1857 correct answers The year that Pasteur proved that alcoholic fermentation was caused by
yeast
Pairing Food with Beer correct answers 1. Compliments
2. Contrasts
3. Cleanses the Palate
Hop Bitterness, Roasted Malt, Alcohol, and Carbonation correct answers Balances Sweetness,
Umami, and Fat
Umami correct answers Savory
Sweet and Maltiness correct answers Balances Spicy Heat and Acidity
Hop Bitterness correct answers Emphasizes Spicy Heat
Pairing guidelines correct answers Match strength with strength; Find harmonies - consider
sweetness, bitterness, carbonation levels, spicy heat, and richness; Consider classic cuisines such
as schnitzel and lager; Consider seasonality.
Lagers pair well with... correct answers Chicken, Fish, and Pastry
Bitter, Hoppy beers pair well with... correct answers Sweet/fatty foods and rich sauces
Malty Stouts pair well with correct answers Spicy, Grilled, Roasted, or Smoked foods
Use hop to maximize flavor correct answers stouts need hops to balance the flavor
Alpha Hop correct answers for Bitterness
Aroma Hop correct answers Citrus and floral scents
Florida beer industry figures correct answers FL is surpassing NY as the 3rd largest distributer of
beer behind CA and TX; FL beer distributors employ 7,889 people and 22,483 impact jobs; FL
beer distributers generate 3.2 billion; FL distributers contribute 655 million to federal, state and
local tax bases; Total global revenue (as of 2006) is 294.5 billion