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3rd/4th Sem F & B Operations Notes

Syllabus BHM202 (T)

01 Alcoholic Beverage

  1. Introduction and definition
  2. Production of Alcohol
    1. Fermentation process
    2. Distillation process
  3. Classification with examples

02 Dispense Bar

  1. Introduction and definition
  2. Bar layout – physical layout of bar
  3. Bar stock – alcohol & non-alcoholic beverages
  4. Bar equipment

03 Wines

  1. Definition & History
  2. Classification with examples
    1. Table/Still/Natural
    2. Sparkling
    3. Fortified
    4. Aromatized
  3. Production of each classification
  4. Old World wines (Principal wine regions, wine laws, grape varieties, production and brand names)
    1. France
    2. Germany
    3. Italy
    4. Spain
    5. Portugal
  5. New World Wines (Principal wine regions, wine laws, grape varieties, production and brand names)
    1. USA
    2. Australia
    3. India
    4. Chile
    5. South Africa
    6. Algeria
    7. New Zealand
  6. Food & Wine Harmony
  7. Storage of wines
  8. Wine terminology (English & French)

04 Beer

  1. Introduction & Definition
  2. Types of Beer
  3. Production of Beer
  4. Storage

05 Spirits

  1. Introduction & Definition
  2. Production of Spirit
    1. Pot-still method
    2. Patent still method
  3. Production of
    1. Whisky
    2. Rum
    3. Gin
    4. Brandy
    5. Vodka
    6. Tequilla
  4. Different Proof Spirit
    1. American Proof
    2. British Proof (Sikes scale)
    3. Gay Lussac (OIML Scale)

06 Aperitifs

  1. Introduction and Definition
  2. Types of Aperitifs
  3. Vermouth (Definition, Types & Brand names)
  4. Bitters (Definition, Types & Brand names)

07 Liqueurs

  1. Definition & History
  2. Production of Liqueurs
  3. Broad Categories of Liqueurs (Herb, Citrus, Fruit/Egg, Bean & Kernel)
  4. Popular Liqueurs (Name, colour, predominant flavour & country of origin)

Syllabus with topics linked

Syllabus BHM202 (T)

01 Alcoholic Beverage

  1. Introduction and definition
  2. Production of Alcohol
    1. Fermentation process
    2. Distillation process
  3. Classification with examples

02 Dispense Bar

  1. Introduction and definition
  2. Bar layout – physical layout of bar
  3. Bar stock – alcohol & non-alcoholic beverages
  4. Bar equipment

03 Wines

  1. Definition & History
  2. Classification with examples
    1. Table/Still/Natural
    2. Sparkling
    3. Fortified
    4. Aromatized
  3. Production of each classification
  4. Old World wines (Principal wine regions, wine laws, grape varieties, production and brand names)
    1. France
    2. Germany
    3. Italy
    4. Spain
    5. Portugal
  5. New World Wines (Principal wine regions, wine laws, grape varieties, production and brand names)
    1. USA
    2. Australia
    3. India
    4. Chile
    5. South Africa
    6. Algeria
    7. New Zealand
  6. Food & Wine Harmony
  7. Storage of wines
  8. Wine terminology (English & French)

04 Beer

  1. Introduction & Definition
  2. Types of Beer
  3. Production of Beer
  4. Storage

05 Spirits

  1. Introduction & Definition
  2. Production of Spirit
    1. Pot-still method
    2. Patent still method
  3. Production of
    1. Whisky
    2. Rum
    3. Gin
    4. Brandy
    5. Vodka
    6. Tequilla
  4. Different Proof Spirit
    1. American Proof
    2. British Proof (Sikes scale)
    3. Gay Lussac (OIML Scale)

06 Aperitifs

  1. Introduction and Definition
  2. Types of Aperitifs
  3. Vermouth (Definition, Types & Brand names)
  4. Bitters (Definition, Types & Brand names)

07 Liqueurs

  1. Definition & History
  2. Production of Liqueurs
  3. Broad Categories of Liqueurs (Herb, Citrus, Fruit/Egg, Bean & Kernel)
  4. Popular Liqueurs (Name, colour, predominant flavour & country of origin)
Old World Wines- Italy

Old World Wines- Italy

Italian wine is one of the most difficult regions to get to know. At the moment, there are about 350 official Italian wine varieties. Italy produces a huge amount of table wine, Vermouth, and cooking wines (such as some Marsala). That said, there are 3 major regions...

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Introduction to Alcoholic Beverages

Introduction to Alcoholic Beverages

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE- As per the Indian standard, alcoholic drinks are those drinks which contained alcohol from 0.5 to 42.8% v/v alcohol & as per world standard the range of alcoholic percentage are 0.5 to 95% v/v. Fermentation- This is biological reaction in which...

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Distillation Process

Distillation Process

Distillation HISTORY Distilling was used as early as 3500 BC in Mesopotamia where perfume makers had developed it as a technique for isolating the scented oils of flowers and plants, what we know as “attar”. Around 1100 AD wine was first distilled to make spirit by...

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Classification of Alcoholic Beverages

Classification of Alcoholic Beverages

BEER- Beer is defined as a fermented, alcoholic beverage made from barley, wheat, rice etc. & flavoured with hops. SAKE- Sake is an ancient fermented beverage known to have been made since about the third century A.D in china. But it was not until about 600 years...

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Wines-Definition & History

Wines-Definition & History

Wine (from Latin vinum) is an alcoholic beverage made from grapes, generally Vitis vinifera, fermented without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes, water, or other nutrients. Wine has long played an important role in religion. Red wine was associated with blood by...

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Classification of Wines

Classification of Wines

Types of wines Still Wines This is the largest category. The alcoholic strength may be between 9% and 15%  by volume. The wines may be: Red: being fermented in contact with grape skins from which the wine gets its colour. Normally dry wines. White: usually produced...

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Manufacturing of Wines

Manufacturing of Wines

Manufacturing Process of Wines Fermentation Grapes crushed → must + yeast Fermentation begins → alcohol + carbon dioxide 10% to 12% alcohol is standard – in case of most wines, sugar finishes before yeast. Left to nature, almost all wines would be dry – except the...

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Old World Wines- France

Old World Wines- France

Wine Laws of France First established in early 1900s – modified a number of times. Appellation Controllé (controlled naming) laws – the name of a wine reveals quality – helps prevent fraud & gives authenticity. In 1935 INAO was established. INAO – Institut...

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Old World Wines- Germany

Old World Wines- Germany

Amongst all the architecture, the history, the art and its literature, Germany holds a great winemaking production. This fascinating country has history with some great names in cuisine, fashion and design, music and sports. Yet just like everything else, its winery...

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Old World Wines- Spain

Old World Wines- Spain

Spain Wine Classification While the traditional Spanish wine classification was very different from France’s, since 2003 the new Spanish wine quality ladder of is evolving toward something closer to French wine law: Vino de Mesa (table wine) This category is the...

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Old World Wines- Portugal

Old World Wines- Portugal

Official Wine Categories DOC or DOP At the top level of the European wine hierarchy, Portugal has 31 DOCs/DOPs. At the moment, both of these terms are used in Portugal, the traditional local ‘DOC’ (Denominação de Origem Controlada) meaning Controlled Designation of...

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New World Wines- USA

New World Wines- USA

Wine Laws of USA The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms established American Viticultural Areas, or AVAs, to define growing regions distinguished by geographical and terroir features. There are over 140 AVAs in the United States, including Napa Valley in...

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New World Wines- Australia

New World Wines- Australia

Wine Regions Australia’s viticulture began with the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. Since then, wine making has expanded with more than 100 different grape varieties across 65 designated wine regions. Yarra Valley, Victoria Victoria’s wine industry can be traced...

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Food Wine Combination

Food Wine Combination

The Food and Wine combinations that most of us grew up with were the “Red wine with beef” and “White wine with fish or poultry” rules.  Since then, we've heard "any wine as long as you like it". A person can differentiate (on average) about 9,000 different aromas. ...

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Beer (Introduction , Types, Productions & Storage)

Beer (Introduction , Types, Productions & Storage)

Beer Beer is defined as a fermented, alcoholic beverage made from barley, wheat, rice, etc. & flavored with hops. History There is evidence that the brewing process was established in Babylon in 6000 B.C. Egyptian improved upon the process & Roman started for...

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Whiskey ( History, Production Process, Scotch, Brands)

Whiskey ( History, Production Process, Scotch, Brands)

WHISKEY   DEFINITION- Whiskey is a spirit made by fermenting and distilling grain. By long standing tradition, Scottish distillers spell the name of the spirit as “WHISKY” and the Irish distillers spell their spirit as “WHISKEY”. The Canadians follow the Scottish...

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Rum (History, Production Process, Brands)

Rum (History, Production Process, Brands)

Rum “Rum” is an alcoholic distillate made from sugar cane, or its derivatives like sugar cane juice, molasses or other sugar cane by-products. The base is combined with water & yeast and after fermentation if is distilled. Majority of rums are produced from...

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GIN ( Types, Brands, Production process)

GIN ( Types, Brands, Production process)

GIN   DEFINITION  Gin is a flavoured alcoholic beverage, which produced by re-distilling high proof spirit with Juniper berries and other flavouring agent.   HISTORY OF GIN "Shaken, not stirred." A classic line, for a classic cocktail--the preferred martini of...

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Brandy: History, France, Production & more

Brandy: History, France, Production & more

Brandy is a spirit made by fermenting and distillation fruits juice. When made from fruits other than grapes the word brandy is linked with the name of the fruit. When the label reads brandy alone without any qualifying description it should be understood that it is...

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Vodka ( Definition, Production Process, Flavored Vodka)

Vodka ( Definition, Production Process, Flavored Vodka)

VODKA   DEFINITION Vodka is a neutral spirit made from the fermentation and distillation grain mash than rectified. It has no flavour, aroma, colour etc.   History of Vodka Vodka is a drink, which originated in Eastern Europe. The name stemming from the Russian...

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Tequilla ( History,Production Process, Brands)

Tequilla ( History,Production Process, Brands)

Tequilla   Definition- Tequila is fermented & distilled alcoholic beverage made from the blue agave plant and produced in specific geographic area of Mexico known as Tequila, which is within the state of Jailisco (about 40 miles northwest of Guadalajara) and...

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Aperitif

Aperitif

APERITIF   INTRODUCTION - The word aperitifs originated from the Latin word “Aperitivers” which means to open up. In our context, it is to open up the appetite for future courses to come. Although hunger is the best appetizer, there are alcoholic beverages that can...

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Scales for Measuring Alcohol Strength

Scales for Measuring Alcohol Strength

Scales for Measuring Alcohol Strength There are three scales of measuring proof namely: Gay Lussac or GL system: In this system, the proof is equal to the percentage of alcohol in the spirit. So if Vodka has 43% alcohol it is 43⁰ proof GL. British or Canadian Proof:...

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