Cicerone Certified Beer Server Practice Test

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Which of the following is a gold to light amber-colored ale that has a normal to elevated alcohol content (5-7%) and features fruity and peppery yeast-derived flavors?

  1. American IPA

  2. Dubbel

  3. Saison

  4. Weissbier

The correct answer is: Saison

Saison is a Belgian-style ale that typically has a higher ABV (alcohol by volume) of 5-7%, which falls within the range of a "normal to elevated" alcohol content as stated in the question. This option also mentions "fruity and peppery yeast-derived flavors", which is a key characteristic of a traditional Saison. A American IPA is an India Pale Ale, which is typically a hop-forward and bitter style of beer with a medium to high alcohol content. It does not typically have the fruity and peppery flavors mentioned in the question, making this option incorrect. B: Dubbel is a Belgian-style brown ale with a dark color and a strong malt presence. It typically has a higher ABV than a Saison, ranging from 6-9%. While it does have some yeast-derived flavors, they are not typically described as fruity and peppery, making this option incorrect. D: Weissbier, also known as a Hefeweizen, is a German-style wheat beer. It is typically light in color and has a lower ABV of around 4-5%. While it does have some fruity and spicy flavors from the use of wheat and yeast, it is not

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