Exam Focus
- Use alcohol to cut fat.
- Recognize alcohol generally complements sweetness.
- Remember alcohol can accentuate capsaicin heat.
What to know
Alcohol adds intensity, warming, and palate-cleansing power, but can magnify spice.
Syllabus detail
- Alcohol can cut fat, generally complements sweetness, and can accentuate capsaicin heat.
Study task
Be ready to explain alcohol in pairings in the context of common beer and food interactions and apply it to a realistic Certified Cicerone® service, tasting, brewing, style, or pairing scenario.
Key Terms
- Alcohol in pairings
- Use alcohol to cut fat.