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Basic Beverage Knowledge

PART A1. Introduction2. Aperitif 2.2Port & Sherry

2.2.1 Port2.2.2 Sherry

3.1 Beer

3.1.1 The Brewing of Beer3.1.2 Types of Beer

PART B

Digestive4.1 Liqueur4.2 Cognac4.3 Whiskey

Part A

1. Introduction

any different kind of Beverage are being sold to the guest inthe restaurantsAs well there can be a big different in when a guest prefers a certaintype of Beverage.

Example:

During Breakfast:

Coffee, tea, juices and milk

During Afternoon:

Cocktail, Soft drinks

Before Dinner:

An Aperitif like Campari, Dubonnet, Martini but as wellBeer etc.

During Starter:

A glass of White Wine (for example together with anAppetizer).

During Main Course:

A glass of Red Wine (for example together with a Tenderloin Steak).

After Dessert:

A guest can have a Digestive, like a Whiskey, Brandy orLiqueur.

or each moment of the day and for each meal, the guest cantake a different kind of Beverage.

uestion:Why should we learn about Beverages?

nswer:

The more we know, the more we can enjoy our job and,more important, we will be able to (UP) sell more Beveragesto the guest!

2. Aperitif

he Aperitif that we sell in the restaurants

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Campari

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Martini Rosso

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Martini Bianco

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Martini Extra Dry

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Pimm`s No. 1

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PernodMartini is a kind of

VERMOUTH

(A French anise – Flavoured Liqueur).

Aperitif –

A French word meaning “

Beverage appetizer”.

Wine – based, low alcoholic content beverage served before meals tostimulate the appetite. Drinks with a bitter taste stimulate the appetite.

2.1 Vermouth

ermouth is a wine flavoured with Herbs, Spices, Barks &Flowers. Vermouth can found in different varieties (Red, White, Dry,Sweet, etc) according to specific recipes from Italy & France. The mostcommon Herbs & Spices used to make Vermouth are: Angelica, BitterOrange, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander, Gentian, Hyssop, Marjoram,Sage & Thyme. There are the type of Vermouth:

Dry Vermouth

is White, usually 18 percent alcohol (36 proof) &contains at most 5 percent residual sugar. It’s drunk as an aperitif & isa vital part of the Dry Martini.

Sweet Vermouth

is White (Bianco) or Red (Rosso) & is usually 15 – 16percent alcohol (30 – 32 Proof) with up to 15 percent sugar. It is alsoused as an aperitif as well as in slightly sweet Cocktail such as the

MANHATTAN

2.2 Port & Sherry

he Port & Sherries that we sell in the Restaurant:

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Tawny Port

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Harvey Bristol

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Pimm`s No 1(

a Wine that is Characterized by its “Nutty” Flavor

)