Question

What is meant by ‘SMASH’ beer?

(a) Sour Mashed beer

(b) Salt-mashed and un-hopped style beer

(c) Hops and grains are smashed by a stone

(d) Single Malt and Single Hop beer

I have been asked this question during an interview.

The origin of the question is Brewing Process in section SCADA System for Bioreactors, Beer and Brewing of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

Right option is (d) Single Malt and Single Hop beer

Explanation: ‘SMASH’ beer is a single malt and single hop beer. Pilsner, Saison, Munich Dunkel, Wild Ales are examples of smash beer. It is not suited to each and every beer style.