What are the three tiers for beer to get from brewery to the consumers glass? - ANSWER
Brewer, wholesaler, retailer.
What are the three enemies of beer? - ANSWER Heat, light, oxygen.
Oxygen or air in contact with beer promotes and accelerates flavor deterioration. This pro-
cess is called - ANSWER Oxidation.
Hoppy styles of beer such as IPA are more susceptible to time and can show flavor changes
in as little as how many months, even when refrigerated? - ANSWER 3 months.
The key beer gas is - ANSWER Carbon dioxide.
True or false? Compressed air should never be used to pressurize traditional kegs in which
the dispense gas comes into contact with the beer. - ANSWER True. Doing so pushes a
large amount of oxygen into the beer and leads to rapid flavor changes.
The ideal temperature for beer storage is - ANSWER c. 35-45 °F (2-7 °C)
What happens when beer is exposed to specific wavelengths of light to include sunlight, flu-
orescent light, and most LED lights? - ANSWER It becomes "lightstruck" or "skunked".
How long does it take for green bottled beer exposed to sunlight to become skunky?
a. a few minutes
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,b. a few hours
c. a week
d. 6 months - ANSWER a. a few minutes
Draft systems typically operate at what temperature? - ANSWER 38 °F
What are the main causes of foamy beer? - ANSWER Improper temperature, issues with
hose and gaskets, beer gas out or off.
Every keg should be placed in the cooler for at least _____ hours before being put on service
to ensure that it has reached the proper temperature. - ANSWER 24 hours.
What is an FOB? - ANSWER A Foam on Beer device is a device that automatically stops
the flow of beer into the draft line when it detects that the keg has run out.
How often should draft systems be cleaned? - ANSWER Every 2 weeks.
What are the warning signs that something is wrong with your draft system? - ANSWER
Buttery flavor in beer, dribbling faucets, stained or cloudy beer hoses, dull or sour tasting
beer especially on the first pour, cloudy beer that is normally clear
Key considerations for glass size are - ANSWER strength and cost of the beer.
"Beer clean" means - ANSWER free of visible soil and residue, such as dried on foam or
lipstick and free of any oils or other visible residues such as detergent, sanitizer, or beer resi-
due.
Wash machines to achieve beer clean glassware, should run at what temperatures? - AN-
SWER Wash cycle: 55 °C (131 °F)
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,Rinse cycle: 65 °C (149 °F)
Which of the following are signs of a beer clean glass?
a. free of lip marks on edge
b. water sheets on inside of glass
c. nice foam head forms when filled with beer
d. bubbles cling to glass in liquid beer
e. leaves "lace" as beer is consumed - ANSWER All except d.
True of false? Beer is best served in a frosted glass. - ANSWER False. Room temperature
glasses are preferred for most flavorful beers.
Malt dominated beers would include - ANSWER British or American Brown Ale, German
Marzen or Doppelbock, or a Scottish Ale.
What flavors does malt produce in a very pale/yellow beer? - ANSWER Uncooked flour or
bread dough.
What flavors does malt produce in a golden beer? - ANSWER Bread, wheat bread, or wa-
ter cracker.
What flavors does malt produce in a pale/light amber beer? - ANSWER Bread crust, bis-
cuit, or graham cracker.
What flavors does malt produce in an amber beer? - ANSWER Toasty, caramel, or pas-
try/pie crust.
What flavors does malt produce in brown beer? - ANSWER Nutty, toffee, or chocolate.
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, What flavors does malt produce in black beer? - ANSWER Roasty, coffee, or burnt.
What grains are most commonly processed to make malt for brewing?
a. barley and corn
b. barley and wheat
c. corn and wheat
d. rice and corn - ANSWER b. barley and wheat
True or false? Hops are such an essential part of brewing that they are required to be used in
beer produced in the US, and are generally expected in all beers. - ANSWER True.
What is the scientific name for hops? - ANSWER Humulus lupulus.
What beer would you choose if you're looking to drink a hoppy beer? - ANSWER Ameri-
can Pale Ale or IPA.
Hops provide what to beer? - ANSWER Bitterness, aroma, and flavor.
Hops added early in the boiling process contribute to what in the finished beer? - AN-
SWER Bitterness.
Hops added in the middle of the boiling process contribute to what in the finished beer? -
ANSWER Flavor.
Hops added late in the boil contribute to what in the finished beer? - ANSWER Aroma.
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Brewer, wholesaler, retailer.
What are the three enemies of beer? - ANSWER Heat, light, oxygen.
Oxygen or air in contact with beer promotes and accelerates flavor deterioration. This pro-
cess is called - ANSWER Oxidation.
Hoppy styles of beer such as IPA are more susceptible to time and can show flavor changes
in as little as how many months, even when refrigerated? - ANSWER 3 months.
The key beer gas is - ANSWER Carbon dioxide.
True or false? Compressed air should never be used to pressurize traditional kegs in which
the dispense gas comes into contact with the beer. - ANSWER True. Doing so pushes a
large amount of oxygen into the beer and leads to rapid flavor changes.
The ideal temperature for beer storage is - ANSWER c. 35-45 °F (2-7 °C)
What happens when beer is exposed to specific wavelengths of light to include sunlight, flu-
orescent light, and most LED lights? - ANSWER It becomes "lightstruck" or "skunked".
How long does it take for green bottled beer exposed to sunlight to become skunky?
a. a few minutes
1
,b. a few hours
c. a week
d. 6 months - ANSWER a. a few minutes
Draft systems typically operate at what temperature? - ANSWER 38 °F
What are the main causes of foamy beer? - ANSWER Improper temperature, issues with
hose and gaskets, beer gas out or off.
Every keg should be placed in the cooler for at least _____ hours before being put on service
to ensure that it has reached the proper temperature. - ANSWER 24 hours.
What is an FOB? - ANSWER A Foam on Beer device is a device that automatically stops
the flow of beer into the draft line when it detects that the keg has run out.
How often should draft systems be cleaned? - ANSWER Every 2 weeks.
What are the warning signs that something is wrong with your draft system? - ANSWER
Buttery flavor in beer, dribbling faucets, stained or cloudy beer hoses, dull or sour tasting
beer especially on the first pour, cloudy beer that is normally clear
Key considerations for glass size are - ANSWER strength and cost of the beer.
"Beer clean" means - ANSWER free of visible soil and residue, such as dried on foam or
lipstick and free of any oils or other visible residues such as detergent, sanitizer, or beer resi-
due.
Wash machines to achieve beer clean glassware, should run at what temperatures? - AN-
SWER Wash cycle: 55 °C (131 °F)
2
,Rinse cycle: 65 °C (149 °F)
Which of the following are signs of a beer clean glass?
a. free of lip marks on edge
b. water sheets on inside of glass
c. nice foam head forms when filled with beer
d. bubbles cling to glass in liquid beer
e. leaves "lace" as beer is consumed - ANSWER All except d.
True of false? Beer is best served in a frosted glass. - ANSWER False. Room temperature
glasses are preferred for most flavorful beers.
Malt dominated beers would include - ANSWER British or American Brown Ale, German
Marzen or Doppelbock, or a Scottish Ale.
What flavors does malt produce in a very pale/yellow beer? - ANSWER Uncooked flour or
bread dough.
What flavors does malt produce in a golden beer? - ANSWER Bread, wheat bread, or wa-
ter cracker.
What flavors does malt produce in a pale/light amber beer? - ANSWER Bread crust, bis-
cuit, or graham cracker.
What flavors does malt produce in an amber beer? - ANSWER Toasty, caramel, or pas-
try/pie crust.
What flavors does malt produce in brown beer? - ANSWER Nutty, toffee, or chocolate.
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, What flavors does malt produce in black beer? - ANSWER Roasty, coffee, or burnt.
What grains are most commonly processed to make malt for brewing?
a. barley and corn
b. barley and wheat
c. corn and wheat
d. rice and corn - ANSWER b. barley and wheat
True or false? Hops are such an essential part of brewing that they are required to be used in
beer produced in the US, and are generally expected in all beers. - ANSWER True.
What is the scientific name for hops? - ANSWER Humulus lupulus.
What beer would you choose if you're looking to drink a hoppy beer? - ANSWER Ameri-
can Pale Ale or IPA.
Hops provide what to beer? - ANSWER Bitterness, aroma, and flavor.
Hops added early in the boiling process contribute to what in the finished beer? - AN-
SWER Bitterness.
Hops added in the middle of the boiling process contribute to what in the finished beer? -
ANSWER Flavor.
Hops added late in the boil contribute to what in the finished beer? - ANSWER Aroma.
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