What is the cicerone certification program? - ANSWER A professional certification pro-
gram that provides independent assessment and certification of knowledge and skills of
beer servers
Who founded the cicerone certification program? - ANSWER Ray Daniels. Owner of craft
beer institute, has written about beer for years, senior faculty member at the renowned
brewing school Siebel Institute of Technology
What year was the cicerone certification program founded? - ANSWER Founded in 2007
and started giving exams in 2008.
4 levels of cicerone certification program - ANSWER 1. Certified Beer Server
2. Certified Cicerone
3. Advanced Cicerone
4. Master Cicerone
5 main areas of knowledge in the cicerone certification program - ANSWER 1 keeping and
serving beer. 2 beer styles. 3 beer flavor and evaluation. 4 beer ingredients and brewing pro-
cess. 5 pairing beer with food.
Three tier system of alcohol distribution - ANSWER 1 producers/importers. 2 distribu-
tors/wholesalers. 3 retailers on site and off site. Producers sell to distributors. Distributors
sell to retailers. Retailers sell to customers.
2 types of retailers and 2 examples of each - ANSWER On site e.g., tavern or restaurant.
Off site e.g., liquor store or grocery store.
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, 2 common exceptions to the three tier system - ANSWER 1 Brewpubs- they produce beer
and sell directly to consumers without having to go through a distributor. 2 Small breweries-
they're often allowed to sell directly to retailers without having to go through a distributor.
Commonly called "self distribution."
What law requires the three tier system? When did it start? - ANSWER Twenty first
amendment to the United States Constitution. Enacted in 1933
3 reasons for the three tier system - ANSWER 1 Regulate and control the alcohol industry.
2 Prevent a return to the excess and abuses the led to Prohibition. 3 Tax revenues.
How is alcohol absorbed into the body? - ANSWER Through the tissues of the mouth,
throat, stomach and small intestine.
5 factors that affect the absorption of alcohol into the body - ANSWER 1 Food. 2 Concen-
tration of the alcohol. 3 Carbonation. 4 Temperature of the beverage. 5 Hydration
4 classic symptoms of intoxication - ANSWER 1 Relaxed inhibitions. 2 Impaired judge-
ment. 3 Slowed reaction time. 4 Loss of coordination.
What are some chronic health issues caused by alcohol consumption? - ANSWER Damage
to the liver, heart and brain.
What does BAC stand for? - ANSWER blood alcohol concentration
What is the legal BAC limit for driving? - ANSWER 0.08% in every state except Michigan,
where it is 0.10%
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gram that provides independent assessment and certification of knowledge and skills of
beer servers
Who founded the cicerone certification program? - ANSWER Ray Daniels. Owner of craft
beer institute, has written about beer for years, senior faculty member at the renowned
brewing school Siebel Institute of Technology
What year was the cicerone certification program founded? - ANSWER Founded in 2007
and started giving exams in 2008.
4 levels of cicerone certification program - ANSWER 1. Certified Beer Server
2. Certified Cicerone
3. Advanced Cicerone
4. Master Cicerone
5 main areas of knowledge in the cicerone certification program - ANSWER 1 keeping and
serving beer. 2 beer styles. 3 beer flavor and evaluation. 4 beer ingredients and brewing pro-
cess. 5 pairing beer with food.
Three tier system of alcohol distribution - ANSWER 1 producers/importers. 2 distribu-
tors/wholesalers. 3 retailers on site and off site. Producers sell to distributors. Distributors
sell to retailers. Retailers sell to customers.
2 types of retailers and 2 examples of each - ANSWER On site e.g., tavern or restaurant.
Off site e.g., liquor store or grocery store.
1
, 2 common exceptions to the three tier system - ANSWER 1 Brewpubs- they produce beer
and sell directly to consumers without having to go through a distributor. 2 Small breweries-
they're often allowed to sell directly to retailers without having to go through a distributor.
Commonly called "self distribution."
What law requires the three tier system? When did it start? - ANSWER Twenty first
amendment to the United States Constitution. Enacted in 1933
3 reasons for the three tier system - ANSWER 1 Regulate and control the alcohol industry.
2 Prevent a return to the excess and abuses the led to Prohibition. 3 Tax revenues.
How is alcohol absorbed into the body? - ANSWER Through the tissues of the mouth,
throat, stomach and small intestine.
5 factors that affect the absorption of alcohol into the body - ANSWER 1 Food. 2 Concen-
tration of the alcohol. 3 Carbonation. 4 Temperature of the beverage. 5 Hydration
4 classic symptoms of intoxication - ANSWER 1 Relaxed inhibitions. 2 Impaired judge-
ment. 3 Slowed reaction time. 4 Loss of coordination.
What are some chronic health issues caused by alcohol consumption? - ANSWER Damage
to the liver, heart and brain.
What does BAC stand for? - ANSWER blood alcohol concentration
What is the legal BAC limit for driving? - ANSWER 0.08% in every state except Michigan,
where it is 0.10%
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