Q.1
True or false: Standard carbon filters have the ability to affect mineral levels in water.
True
False
Q.2
__________________ describe(s) the relationship between water mineral content, mash, and beer pH.
Water reports
Residual alkalinity
Cations and anions
Contaminant information
Q.3
The ________ ion accentuates hop bitterness, making beer seem drier and crisper.
Calcium
Magnesium
Sulfate
Sodium
Q.4
____________ is the most important mineral constituent in brewing. It is instrumental to many yeast, enzyme, and protein reactions, both in the mash and in the boil.
Sulfate
Calcium
Sodium
Magnesium
Q.5
True or false: In general, low beer pH (more acidic) makes beer flavor brighter and more assertive, while high pH (more alkaline) makes flavors softer and more rounded.
True
False