CFPS Beer Styles and Characteristics

Question 1

Which beer style is characterized by a dry, roasty flavor with notes of coffee and dark chocolate, typically very low in residual sweetness?

Accepted Answer

Irish Dry Stout

Answer

Irish Dry Stout, like Guinness, is known for its dry roasty finish, low sweetness, and prominent coffee and dark chocolate flavors.

Question 2

What distinguishes a Hefeweizen from other wheat beers?

Accepted Answer

It is unfiltered and fermented with a yeast that produces banana and clove esters

Answer

Hefeweizen is an unfiltered Bavarian wheat beer whose distinctive banana (isoamyl acetate) and clove (4-vinyl guaiacol) character comes from its unique top-fermenting yeast strain.

Question 3

Which hop variety is most associated with American IPAs and contributes citrus and pine aromas?

Accepted Answer

Cascade

Answer

Cascade hops, developed in the US, are responsible for the grapefruit and floral citrus notes that define many American IPAs and pale ales.

Question 4

A Belgian Tripel is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A strong, pale, bottle-conditioned ale with fruity esters and spicy phenols

Answer

Belgian Tripel is a strong golden ale (typically 7.5–9.5% ABV) with complex fruity and spicy character from Belgian yeast, a dry finish, and high carbonation.

Question 5

What is the defining characteristic of a Rauchbier?

Accepted Answer

Malt that has been dried over beechwood smoke

Answer

Rauchbier ('smoke beer') from Bamberg, Germany uses malt kilned over beechwood fires, imparting a distinctive campfire or smoked meat character.

CFPS - Certified Cicerone Practice Test

CFPS - Certified Cicerone Practice Test

CFPS Beer Styles and Characteristics