Cicerone Certified Beer Server exam fully
solved & updated
Which of the following gases harms beer flavor and aroma?
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Oxygen - ANSWER-Oxygen
Which of the following is the name for the beer trait which is based on the
relationship bw IBUs and malt content?
alcohol warmth
aroma balance
malt intensity
perceived bitterness - ANSWER-perceived bitterness
which of the following is NOT a sub-style of a stout?
irish
imperial
oatmeal
scottish - ANSWER-scottish
when assessing beer, why should the beer be poured into a glass rather than
leaving it in the bottle?
-allows aroma to be evaluated
-ensures freshness of beer
-helps beer maintain carbonation level
,-prevents lightstruck flavors from developing - ANSWER-allows aroma to be
evaluated
when you pick up a glass off the bar, what is the very first step in the cleaning
process?
-empty glass into open drain
-rinse in cold water, heel in, heel out
-rinse with cold water
-wash with sudsless soap and brush - ANSWER-empty glass into open drain
which of the following belgian beer styles is most likely to exhibit assertively
sour, acidic flavors?
dubbel
flanders red ale
saison
witbier - ANSWER-flanders red ale
which of the following is primarily a malt-derived flavor?
caramel
citrus
green tea
sugar beets - ANSWER-caramel
what is the name for the part of a draft system that automatically stop the flow of
beer when the keg empties?
beer pump
coupler
faucet
FOB - ANSWER-FOB
Which of the following is the name of the scale by which alcohol content of beer
is most commonly measured? - ANSWER-ABV
How long should a keg be stored in the cooler prior to service to ensure that is
doesn't foam?
2 hours
, 10 hours
1 day
1 week - ANSWER-1 day
Which of the following is appropriate in a German pils?
amber color
elevated ABV (6.3-7.2%)
pronounced bitterness
toffee malt flavor - ANSWER-pronounced bitterness
which of the following flavors is produced by yeast during fermentation?
clove
coffee
creamed corn
herbal - ANSWER-clove
which of the following glasses would be most appropriate for serving an Imperial
Stout with 11% ABV?
-6 oz Snifter
-12 oz Pilsner glass
-16 oz Standard pint
-20 oz Imperial pint - ANSWER-6 oz snifter
of the following beer styles, which would have the lowest alcohol content?
american porter
best bitter
oatmeal stout
wee heavy - ANSWER-best bitter
how many tastes can be detected by the tongue?
1-4
5-8
9-19
20-100 - ANSWER-5-8
storing beer away from light helps to prevent which of the following flavors?
solved & updated
Which of the following gases harms beer flavor and aroma?
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Oxygen - ANSWER-Oxygen
Which of the following is the name for the beer trait which is based on the
relationship bw IBUs and malt content?
alcohol warmth
aroma balance
malt intensity
perceived bitterness - ANSWER-perceived bitterness
which of the following is NOT a sub-style of a stout?
irish
imperial
oatmeal
scottish - ANSWER-scottish
when assessing beer, why should the beer be poured into a glass rather than
leaving it in the bottle?
-allows aroma to be evaluated
-ensures freshness of beer
-helps beer maintain carbonation level
,-prevents lightstruck flavors from developing - ANSWER-allows aroma to be
evaluated
when you pick up a glass off the bar, what is the very first step in the cleaning
process?
-empty glass into open drain
-rinse in cold water, heel in, heel out
-rinse with cold water
-wash with sudsless soap and brush - ANSWER-empty glass into open drain
which of the following belgian beer styles is most likely to exhibit assertively
sour, acidic flavors?
dubbel
flanders red ale
saison
witbier - ANSWER-flanders red ale
which of the following is primarily a malt-derived flavor?
caramel
citrus
green tea
sugar beets - ANSWER-caramel
what is the name for the part of a draft system that automatically stop the flow of
beer when the keg empties?
beer pump
coupler
faucet
FOB - ANSWER-FOB
Which of the following is the name of the scale by which alcohol content of beer
is most commonly measured? - ANSWER-ABV
How long should a keg be stored in the cooler prior to service to ensure that is
doesn't foam?
2 hours
, 10 hours
1 day
1 week - ANSWER-1 day
Which of the following is appropriate in a German pils?
amber color
elevated ABV (6.3-7.2%)
pronounced bitterness
toffee malt flavor - ANSWER-pronounced bitterness
which of the following flavors is produced by yeast during fermentation?
clove
coffee
creamed corn
herbal - ANSWER-clove
which of the following glasses would be most appropriate for serving an Imperial
Stout with 11% ABV?
-6 oz Snifter
-12 oz Pilsner glass
-16 oz Standard pint
-20 oz Imperial pint - ANSWER-6 oz snifter
of the following beer styles, which would have the lowest alcohol content?
american porter
best bitter
oatmeal stout
wee heavy - ANSWER-best bitter
how many tastes can be detected by the tongue?
1-4
5-8
9-19
20-100 - ANSWER-5-8
storing beer away from light helps to prevent which of the following flavors?
