Barrel aged beer
What aromas can a new oak barrel contribute to a beer’s style?
Vanilla and coconut
Typical of American oak barrels commonly used in whiskey production.
Barrel aged beer
What aromas and/or flavors may an oak barrel impart on a beer?
Either wood aromas directly from the barrel, or aromas from the previous contents of the barrel, such as whiskey, rum, wine, or brandy.
Flavored beer
Beyond hops, what flavoring agents are often used for beer?
Traditionally, fruit, herbs, spice, and honey.
Flavored beer
Witbier is known for the addition of what?
Corriander seed and orange peel.
Flavored beer
How are fruits infused in lambics?
Macerated to impart flavor and color.
Low and no alcohol beer
What are the means to achieve a low or no alcohol beer?
These techniques can be done together or separately.
Low and no alcohol beer
How can alcohol be removed from a beer?
In a vaccum, liquid boils at lower temperatures, and as such less heat is needed.
Low and no alcohol beer
How can brewers limit the production of alcohol during fermentation?
Low and no alcohol beer
What is a downside to dilution as a technique for reducing alcohol in a beer?
While adding water dilutes alcohol levels, it can also dilute aromas, body, and mouthfeel.
Gluten free
What is gluten?
Refers to a specific protein often found in cereal grains such as barley.
Gluten free
What are the main techniques for producing gluten-free beer?
Technique #2 does not always remove all traces of gluten.