Cicerone Certified Beer Server Practice Exam

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Which of the following is a straw to gold-colored German lager with assertive bitterness and normal alcohol content (4.4 to 5.2% ABV)?

German Pils
Hefeweizen
Munich Dunkel
Amber Ale

The correct answer is: German Pils

The correct choice is the German Pils, which is known for its light straw to gold color, characteristic of many German lagers. This style exhibits a distinctive and assertive bitterness primarily due to the use of noble hops, which provide a clean, crisp finish. The typical alcohol content falls within the range of 4.4% to 5.2% ABV, aligning perfectly with the description provided in the question. In contrast, Hefeweizen is a wheat beer that tends to have a cloudy appearance due to the suspended yeast, and it does not have the same level of bitterness. Munich Dunkel is a darker lager with rich malt flavors, not fitting the straw to gold color description. Amber Ale, being an American style, typically has a more caramel and malt-forward profile, deviating from the bitterness and color characteristics of a German Pils.