Deck 9: Beer Styles: Ales and Lagers of the World

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a Lager style of beer?

A) Porter
B) Stout
C) Bock
D) Lambic

Answer 1

Bock

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of an Ale style of beer?

A) Bock
B) Märzen
C) Witbier
D) Pilsner

Answer 2

Witbier

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a sub-style (or derivative) of a Stout Ale?

A) Oatmeal
B) Imperial
C) IPA
D) Milk or sweet

Answer 3

IPA

Question 4

Abbey beers are made in commercial breweries around the world-intended to emulate the styles of the classic:

A) Trappist beers of Belgium
B) German beers of Dusseldorf
C) English and British
D) None of the above

Question 5

"Barley wines" are a beer style that:

A) is brewed from grains and not grapes
B) resembles wine in terms of their high levels of alcohol
C) uses large amounts of malt
D) All of the above

Question 6

Lambic is a very distinctive style of German beer that relies on wild yeast for fermentation.

Question 7

India Pale Ales (or IPAs) beers are brewed in a manner that gains an increased gravity and hop dominance.

Question 8

Porters are dark-substantially malty ales with a complexity of roasted aromas and flavors. This style of Ale became popular in England, back in the eighteenth century.

Question 9

Discuss the distinction of Trappist ales. What kind of styles of beer do they produce?

Question 10

Identify the meaning behind "lager" style beers.

Question 11

With so many beer styles in today's times, what kind of approach can you recommend to a beverage manager who has to train their front of the house service staff and sell beer to their customers. Justify your response.