1/2 Barrel - ANSWER 15.5 Gallons, 1984 OZ
1/4 Barrel - ANSWER 7.75 Gallons, 992 OZ
1/6 Barrel - ANSWER 5.15 Gallons, 661 OZ
Three tier System that beer moves through - ANSWER 1. Brewers and importers sell to
wholesalers
2. Wholesalers sell to retailers
3. Retailers sell to consumers
Exceptions to the three tier system - ANSWER 1. Brewpubs that both brew and retail to
consumers
2. Breweries that brew and sell directly to retailers or consumers
How many drinks per hour can the human body intake? - ANSWER 1
When is beer ready to be consumed? - ANSWER Immediately after release from a
brewer, some strong/intensely flavored beers develop over years if properly cellared
What are 3 ways to help proper rotation of product? - ANSWER Sell beer in order of da-
ting, remove out-of-date product, promote all beers available
How long until non-pasteurized draft beer expires? - ANSWER 45-60 days
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, How long until pasteurized draft beer expires? - ANSWER 90-120 days
How long until bottled beer expires? - ANSWER If refrigerated, up to six months. If not,
could be noticeably off after 3 months.
Signs of oxidation - ANSWER Papery, wet, cardboard flavors.
What causes skunking? - ANSWER Sunlight and florescent light
Brown glass blocks what percentage of light? - ANSWER 98%
Green glass blocls what percentage of light? - ANSWER 20%
What gives maximum protection against skunking? - ANSWER Cans, ceramic bottles, and
bottles in closed case boxes.
What is a party pump and why is it detrimental? - ANSWER Party pumps expose the beer
to the air, oxygen can reduce flavor stability of beer to 24hrs or less
How must draft beer be served? - ANSWER Using a C02 or a C02-nitrogen mix at the
proper pressure setting.
What should never be used instead of a C02 or a C02-nitrogen mix in a draft dispense sys-
tem? - ANSWER Compressed air
Four key elements of draft systems - ANSWER 1. Keg
2. Coupler
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1/4 Barrel - ANSWER 7.75 Gallons, 992 OZ
1/6 Barrel - ANSWER 5.15 Gallons, 661 OZ
Three tier System that beer moves through - ANSWER 1. Brewers and importers sell to
wholesalers
2. Wholesalers sell to retailers
3. Retailers sell to consumers
Exceptions to the three tier system - ANSWER 1. Brewpubs that both brew and retail to
consumers
2. Breweries that brew and sell directly to retailers or consumers
How many drinks per hour can the human body intake? - ANSWER 1
When is beer ready to be consumed? - ANSWER Immediately after release from a
brewer, some strong/intensely flavored beers develop over years if properly cellared
What are 3 ways to help proper rotation of product? - ANSWER Sell beer in order of da-
ting, remove out-of-date product, promote all beers available
How long until non-pasteurized draft beer expires? - ANSWER 45-60 days
1
, How long until pasteurized draft beer expires? - ANSWER 90-120 days
How long until bottled beer expires? - ANSWER If refrigerated, up to six months. If not,
could be noticeably off after 3 months.
Signs of oxidation - ANSWER Papery, wet, cardboard flavors.
What causes skunking? - ANSWER Sunlight and florescent light
Brown glass blocks what percentage of light? - ANSWER 98%
Green glass blocls what percentage of light? - ANSWER 20%
What gives maximum protection against skunking? - ANSWER Cans, ceramic bottles, and
bottles in closed case boxes.
What is a party pump and why is it detrimental? - ANSWER Party pumps expose the beer
to the air, oxygen can reduce flavor stability of beer to 24hrs or less
How must draft beer be served? - ANSWER Using a C02 or a C02-nitrogen mix at the
proper pressure setting.
What should never be used instead of a C02 or a C02-nitrogen mix in a draft dispense sys-
tem? - ANSWER Compressed air
Four key elements of draft systems - ANSWER 1. Keg
2. Coupler
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