Exam 10: Beverages

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A spirit that is 80 proof is __________ percent alcohol.

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

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

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

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