Cicerone Certified Beer Server Practice Exam

What is the appearance of pale beer often compared to?

1. White bread

2. Amber color

3. Uncooked flour

4. Black coffee

The correct answer is: Uncooked flour

Pale beer is frequently compared to uncooked flour due to its light color and hazy appearance. This comparison reflects the pale and often slightly opaque nature of such beers, which can give a soft, muted look that resembles the texture and color of uncooked flour. The intention behind this analogy is to convey the lightness and often creamy or cloudy appearance of these beers, much like the fine, powdery quality of flour before it has been processed or cooked. The other comparisons do not accurately reflect the typical characteristics of pale beers: white bread is usually more golden and bready in color, amber color refers to a darker hue than what is typically seen in pale ales, and black coffee clearly denotes a much darker shade that does not relate at all to the lightness of pale beer.