3 tier system - ANSWER brewers/importers > wholesalers/distributors > retailers
exceptions to the 3 tier system - ANSWER -brewpubs that both brew & sell retail directly
to customers
-breweries that brew & sell directly to retailers or consumers
alcohols effects: absorption of alcohol - ANSWER -absorbed through stomach & small in-
testine by diffusion
-generally higher concentration of alcohol = faster rate of absorption
alcohols effects: elimination of alcohol - ANSWER -eliminated by excretion & metabolism
-most is metabolized yielding CO₂ and H₂O
alcohols effects: physical & behavioral indicators - ANSWER things negatively impacted by
alcohol:
-vision (acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision, glare recovery)
-reaction time
-tracking tasks
-cognitive functions (attention, info processing rates, judgement, decision making)
-psychomotor skills (coordination, body sway, manual dexterity)
-other (memory, risk, overcompensating)
responsible serving practices - ANSWER -provide accurate ABV info to consumer
-adjust serving size based on ABV
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,-person must be 21y.o. with valid ID
ABV - ANSWER -alcohol by volume
-standard measure of how much alcohol is contained in a given volume of alcoholic bev.
adjusting serving size based on ABV - ANSWER higher ABV → smaller serving size
beer is best consumed ___________ - ANSWER fresh
when is beer ready to drink? - ANSWER when it is released from the brewery
exception to immediate freshness - ANSWER a few strong/intensely flavored beers that
have been properly aged/cellared
ways to preserve freshness w/ wholesaler/retailer actions - ANSWER -rotate inventory
-store beer properly
-serve beer properly
maintaining fresh inventory - ANSWER -ensure beer consumed in order of dating
-remove out of date products
-train staff to encourage/sell/promote all beers
non-pasteurized (refrigerated) draft beer is good for approx _________ - ANSWER 45-60
days
pasteurized refrigerated draft beer is good for approx _________ - ANSWER 90-120 days
bottled refrigerated beer can be good for up to _________ - ANSWER 6 months
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,unrefrigerated/stressed beer may be off after ________ - ANSWER 3 months
how can you determine deterioration in bottled beer? - ANSWER taste aged product
against fresh
what is the proper way to store beer? - ANSWER refrigerated at all times
non-refrigerated storage ________ & _________ - ANSWER accelerated aging, develop-
ment of off flavors
with time, all beers will develop signs of ________ - ANSWER oxidation
what are signs of oxidation in beer? - ANSWER papery, wet, cardboard flavors
bottled beers are subject to ________ - ANSWER skunking
skunking - ANSWER -spoiling of beer caused by light splitting isohumulones whose parts
bind with sulphur atoms
-caused by sunlight and fluorescent light
-most noticeable in the aroma of beer
-may be evident after a few minutes of light exposure
brown glass - ANSWER -blocks 98% of skunking wavelengths of light
-superior protection to clear & green glass
green glass - ANSWER -blocks 20% of skunking wavelengths of light
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, clear glass - ANSWER -no protection from skunking wavelengths of light
________ give maximum protection from skunking - ANSWER -cans, ceramic bottles &
bottles in closed case boxes that completely shield beer from light
draft beer must be served using _________ at ___________ - ANSWER CO₂ or CO₂-N₂
mix, proper pressure setting
_____________ should never be used instead of CO₂ or CO₂-N₂ mix in a draft dispense sys-
tem - ANSWER compressed air
a party pump limits the flavor stability of beer to ________ because O₂ is put in contact with
beer - ANSWER less than 1 day
key elements of draft systems - ANSWER -keg
-coupler
-FOB detector
-faucet
keg - ANSWER -small barrel beer is contained in
coupler - ANSWER -attaches to flange on keg and lets gas in to power dispensing
-6 different types (A, D, G, M, S, U)
(D is the most common)
FOB detector - ANSWER -foam on beer detector
-reduce beer waste/increase profits
-when keg empties, beer flow stops immediately → line filled with beer instead of foam
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exceptions to the 3 tier system - ANSWER -brewpubs that both brew & sell retail directly
to customers
-breweries that brew & sell directly to retailers or consumers
alcohols effects: absorption of alcohol - ANSWER -absorbed through stomach & small in-
testine by diffusion
-generally higher concentration of alcohol = faster rate of absorption
alcohols effects: elimination of alcohol - ANSWER -eliminated by excretion & metabolism
-most is metabolized yielding CO₂ and H₂O
alcohols effects: physical & behavioral indicators - ANSWER things negatively impacted by
alcohol:
-vision (acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision, glare recovery)
-reaction time
-tracking tasks
-cognitive functions (attention, info processing rates, judgement, decision making)
-psychomotor skills (coordination, body sway, manual dexterity)
-other (memory, risk, overcompensating)
responsible serving practices - ANSWER -provide accurate ABV info to consumer
-adjust serving size based on ABV
1
,-person must be 21y.o. with valid ID
ABV - ANSWER -alcohol by volume
-standard measure of how much alcohol is contained in a given volume of alcoholic bev.
adjusting serving size based on ABV - ANSWER higher ABV → smaller serving size
beer is best consumed ___________ - ANSWER fresh
when is beer ready to drink? - ANSWER when it is released from the brewery
exception to immediate freshness - ANSWER a few strong/intensely flavored beers that
have been properly aged/cellared
ways to preserve freshness w/ wholesaler/retailer actions - ANSWER -rotate inventory
-store beer properly
-serve beer properly
maintaining fresh inventory - ANSWER -ensure beer consumed in order of dating
-remove out of date products
-train staff to encourage/sell/promote all beers
non-pasteurized (refrigerated) draft beer is good for approx _________ - ANSWER 45-60
days
pasteurized refrigerated draft beer is good for approx _________ - ANSWER 90-120 days
bottled refrigerated beer can be good for up to _________ - ANSWER 6 months
2
,unrefrigerated/stressed beer may be off after ________ - ANSWER 3 months
how can you determine deterioration in bottled beer? - ANSWER taste aged product
against fresh
what is the proper way to store beer? - ANSWER refrigerated at all times
non-refrigerated storage ________ & _________ - ANSWER accelerated aging, develop-
ment of off flavors
with time, all beers will develop signs of ________ - ANSWER oxidation
what are signs of oxidation in beer? - ANSWER papery, wet, cardboard flavors
bottled beers are subject to ________ - ANSWER skunking
skunking - ANSWER -spoiling of beer caused by light splitting isohumulones whose parts
bind with sulphur atoms
-caused by sunlight and fluorescent light
-most noticeable in the aroma of beer
-may be evident after a few minutes of light exposure
brown glass - ANSWER -blocks 98% of skunking wavelengths of light
-superior protection to clear & green glass
green glass - ANSWER -blocks 20% of skunking wavelengths of light
3
, clear glass - ANSWER -no protection from skunking wavelengths of light
________ give maximum protection from skunking - ANSWER -cans, ceramic bottles &
bottles in closed case boxes that completely shield beer from light
draft beer must be served using _________ at ___________ - ANSWER CO₂ or CO₂-N₂
mix, proper pressure setting
_____________ should never be used instead of CO₂ or CO₂-N₂ mix in a draft dispense sys-
tem - ANSWER compressed air
a party pump limits the flavor stability of beer to ________ because O₂ is put in contact with
beer - ANSWER less than 1 day
key elements of draft systems - ANSWER -keg
-coupler
-FOB detector
-faucet
keg - ANSWER -small barrel beer is contained in
coupler - ANSWER -attaches to flange on keg and lets gas in to power dispensing
-6 different types (A, D, G, M, S, U)
(D is the most common)
FOB detector - ANSWER -foam on beer detector
-reduce beer waste/increase profits
-when keg empties, beer flow stops immediately → line filled with beer instead of foam
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