CICERONE EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS!!
In a balanced draft system what would the rate of pour be?
1 gallon per minute or 2oz per second
What are the main differences between an American Lite Lager and a Standard American
Lager?
A Lite American Lager is made from a much lower OG (1.028 - 1.040) resulting in a lower FG
(.998 - 1.008) and ABV (2.8 - 4.2)
What style of beer is a Municher Helles? Describe it in terms of color, body aroma and
structure
Munich Helles is a malt - accentuated lager which was made to compete with the pilsner styles.
Medium yellow to pale gold (SRM 3 - 5) Medium body with low - mod- hop bitterness
Give some examples of a Premium American Lager style beer.
Miller Genuine Draft, Michelob, Coors Extra Gold, Heineken, Becks, Stella Artois, Red Stripe,
Singha
Under which larger style category would you place a Dortmunder Export?
Light Lager
Name the sub catagories of the Pilsner style
German Pilsner, Bohemian Pilsener, Classic American Pilsner
What distinguishes a German Pilsner from a Bohemian Pilsener?
A German Pilsner ought to be drier and crisper than its Bohemian counterpart. It also tends to be
lighter in body with higher carbonation and lighter in color.
Name a classic example of a German Pilsner
Bitburger, Warsteiner, Spaten Pils, Konig Pils
,Would a classic Pilsner have more, less or a similar IBU range when compared to a
American Pale Ale?
Similar
A Oktoberfest/Marzen would fall under which larger style category?
European Amber Lager
Name an example of a Vienna Lager
Negra Modelo,
Would a Oktoberfest/Marzen be lighter or stronger than an "everyday" counterpart beer?
Stronger
Name some styles of Dark Lager
Dark American Lager, Munich Dunkel, Schwarzbier
What differentiates a Munich Dunkel from a Schwarzbier?
A Schwarzbier is typically darker in color, drier with a noticeable roasted malt edge.
Beck's Dark, Heineken Dark, and Shiner Bock can all be described as falling under which
larger style category?
Dark American Lager
Name some classic examples of a Schwarzbier
Kostritzer Schwarzbier, Samual Adams Black Lager, Kulmbacher Monchshof Premium
Schwarzbier
What differentiates a Maibock/Helles Bock from a traditional Bock?
Typically a Maibock/Helles Bock are paler with less rich dark malt flavors. It may also be
hoppier and drier.
Is a Bock an example of a Lager or an Ale?
Lager
, What differentiates a Bock beer as a style?
a lager style beer that is darker, has rich malty character, moderate hops (just enough to balance
the malt) with moderate plus to high range of ABV
What differentiates a Doppelbock from a traditional Bock?
Typically a Doppelbock is much richer and stronger.
Name some classic examples of a Doppelbock
Paulaner Salvator, Ayinger Celebrator, Spaten Optimator, Samuel Adams Double Bock
How is an Eisbock made?
A Doppelbock is frozen and the ice is removed in order to concentrate the remainder.
What is a cream ale?
Essentially it is an ale version of the American Lager Style. Generally light and crisp with low to
med- hops with high carbonation.
What is a Blonde Ale? How is it different from a Cream Ale?
A medium light to moderate bodied light colored ale. Typically it will be richer, darker and
slightly hoppier than a Cream Ale.
Name the tax brewers pay to the Federal government on each gallon of beer they produce:
Federal Excise Tax
Importers of beer sell to what member of the three tier system?
Importers sell to distributers and distributers sell to consumers
What aspect of beer labeling is most useful in assessing the freshness of beer?
bottled by date
Name two physical or behavioral indications that an individual should not be served
additional alcohol:
Slurring of speech, lack of motor skills, raised voice, sleepiness
VERIFIED ANSWERS!!
In a balanced draft system what would the rate of pour be?
1 gallon per minute or 2oz per second
What are the main differences between an American Lite Lager and a Standard American
Lager?
A Lite American Lager is made from a much lower OG (1.028 - 1.040) resulting in a lower FG
(.998 - 1.008) and ABV (2.8 - 4.2)
What style of beer is a Municher Helles? Describe it in terms of color, body aroma and
structure
Munich Helles is a malt - accentuated lager which was made to compete with the pilsner styles.
Medium yellow to pale gold (SRM 3 - 5) Medium body with low - mod- hop bitterness
Give some examples of a Premium American Lager style beer.
Miller Genuine Draft, Michelob, Coors Extra Gold, Heineken, Becks, Stella Artois, Red Stripe,
Singha
Under which larger style category would you place a Dortmunder Export?
Light Lager
Name the sub catagories of the Pilsner style
German Pilsner, Bohemian Pilsener, Classic American Pilsner
What distinguishes a German Pilsner from a Bohemian Pilsener?
A German Pilsner ought to be drier and crisper than its Bohemian counterpart. It also tends to be
lighter in body with higher carbonation and lighter in color.
Name a classic example of a German Pilsner
Bitburger, Warsteiner, Spaten Pils, Konig Pils
,Would a classic Pilsner have more, less or a similar IBU range when compared to a
American Pale Ale?
Similar
A Oktoberfest/Marzen would fall under which larger style category?
European Amber Lager
Name an example of a Vienna Lager
Negra Modelo,
Would a Oktoberfest/Marzen be lighter or stronger than an "everyday" counterpart beer?
Stronger
Name some styles of Dark Lager
Dark American Lager, Munich Dunkel, Schwarzbier
What differentiates a Munich Dunkel from a Schwarzbier?
A Schwarzbier is typically darker in color, drier with a noticeable roasted malt edge.
Beck's Dark, Heineken Dark, and Shiner Bock can all be described as falling under which
larger style category?
Dark American Lager
Name some classic examples of a Schwarzbier
Kostritzer Schwarzbier, Samual Adams Black Lager, Kulmbacher Monchshof Premium
Schwarzbier
What differentiates a Maibock/Helles Bock from a traditional Bock?
Typically a Maibock/Helles Bock are paler with less rich dark malt flavors. It may also be
hoppier and drier.
Is a Bock an example of a Lager or an Ale?
Lager
, What differentiates a Bock beer as a style?
a lager style beer that is darker, has rich malty character, moderate hops (just enough to balance
the malt) with moderate plus to high range of ABV
What differentiates a Doppelbock from a traditional Bock?
Typically a Doppelbock is much richer and stronger.
Name some classic examples of a Doppelbock
Paulaner Salvator, Ayinger Celebrator, Spaten Optimator, Samuel Adams Double Bock
How is an Eisbock made?
A Doppelbock is frozen and the ice is removed in order to concentrate the remainder.
What is a cream ale?
Essentially it is an ale version of the American Lager Style. Generally light and crisp with low to
med- hops with high carbonation.
What is a Blonde Ale? How is it different from a Cream Ale?
A medium light to moderate bodied light colored ale. Typically it will be richer, darker and
slightly hoppier than a Cream Ale.
Name the tax brewers pay to the Federal government on each gallon of beer they produce:
Federal Excise Tax
Importers of beer sell to what member of the three tier system?
Importers sell to distributers and distributers sell to consumers
What aspect of beer labeling is most useful in assessing the freshness of beer?
bottled by date
Name two physical or behavioral indications that an individual should not be served
additional alcohol:
Slurring of speech, lack of motor skills, raised voice, sleepiness
