Cicerone Certified Beer Server Practice Test

Which of the following is the name for the beer trait which is based on the relationship between IBUs and malt content?

1. alcohol warmth

2. aroma balance

3. malt intensity

4. perceived bitterness

The correct answer is: perceived bitterness

The correct term for the relationship between IBUs (International Bitterness Units) and malt content is perceived bitterness. This term refers to the way in which the level of bitterness in a beer is perceived by the drinker, with higher IBUs and a higher malt content resulting in a more bitter taste. Option A, alcohol warmth, is a broader term that describes the sensation of warmth in the throat or body after consuming alcohol. Option B, aroma balance, refers to the balance of different flavors and aromas in a beer, rather than specifically the relationship between IBUs and malt content. And option C, malt intensity, is a term that describes how strong or pronounced the malt flavors are in a beer, but does not specifically refer to their relationship with IBUs. Therefore, the best answer for this question is D, perceived bitterness.