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What term in viticulture encompasses geographical factors such as soil, climate and topography?

Terroir

What is a "terroir" in the winemaking industry?

Terroir refers to the combination of factors such as the soil, climate, topography, and traditional practices that influence the characteristics of a wine, giving it a unique identity based on the vineyard's location.

Describe the beer fermentation process.

The act of using yeast and simple sugars to produce ethyl alcohol and CO2

The uncurling of tea leaves when hot water is poured on is called?

The agony of leaves

What is the method champenoise?

The carbonation of wine by secondary fermentation in the bottle.

What is the cause of the haze in beer?

The haze in beer is often caused by the interaction between proteins (from the malt) and polyphenols (from hops), especially when the beer hasn't been properly filtered or conditioned.

What is Free-run juice wrt wine production?

The juice separated from the seeds, stems, and skins following the initial crush without pressing

What is the term 'must' wrt wine production?

The mash of freshly pressed grapes and their juice

What is the term 'lees' wrt wine production?

The material that settles at the bottom of the fermentation tank/barrel

Why is beer frequently used for deep fried foods?

The protein in beer helps with browning; the carbonation helps to create a light, crispy batter; the alcohol content also evaporates quickly, which contributes to the crispness and texture.

What is enology?

The study of wine and winemaking

What do sec, demi sec and brut describe?

The sweetness of sparkling wines such as Champagne. Sec: medium sweet, Demi-sec: slightly sweet, Brut: dry or not sweet. 90% of champagne wines are categorized as Brut.

When cysteine in wine breaks down, what happens to the sensory quality?

The wine develops a sulfurous or rotten-egg like odor

Why were hops originally used in beer?

They are a natural preservative

The Reinheitsgebot law from 1516 AD in Germany identified what?

Three ingredients that can be used to brew beer: barley, water and hops

What is the name of the sweet syrup added to sparkling wines for secondary fermentation?

Tirage or Liquer de tirage

T2N is a compound often found in stale beers. What does it stand for?

Trans-2-nonenal

Stale beer frequently contains elevated levels of what compound?

Trans-2-nonenal (aka T2N)

Who regulates alcohol in US?

TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau)

Name one drink that is named for the wormwood plant.

Vermouth and absinthe