COLUMBIA BARTENDING
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(GRADED A+)
The Dram Shop Act - ANSWERDon't serve people who are underage or intoxicated
to the point that they might pose a danger to themselves. Bartenders are liable for
illegal actions that a person we serve might commit.
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) - ANSWERAmount of alcohol in the bloodstream,
measured as a percentage.
Approximate Drinks Per Hour
2
3
4
8
12
14
16+ - ANSWERBAC and Effect
0.05- Release of Inhibitions
0.08- DWI legal limit
0.10- Loss of coordination
0.20- Loss of emotional control
0.30- Walking Blackout
0.35- Coma, minimum lethal level
0.40+- DEATH
ABV: Wine - ANSWERSparkling Wine: 8-12%
Dry White: 10-12%
Cabernet: 11-14%
ABV: Fortified Wine - ANSWERSherry: 17-22%
Vermouth: 15-18%
Port: 16-20%
ABV: Spirits - ANSWERLiqueurs: 15-25%
Liquors: 40-50%
Absinthe: 55-90%
Everclear: 96-98%
Six Main Factors That Affect a Person's BAC - ANSWER1. Size (musculature, not fat
content)
2. Rate of consumption
3. Strength of the drink
4. Gender
, 5. Food (before, not after)
6. Drug Use (illegal or legal)
Behavioral Cues of Intoxication (JIRC) - ANSWERJ- Loss of Judgement
I- Loss of Inhibitions
R- Slowed Reactions
C- Poor Coordination
BAC != Tolerance - ANSWERTolerance is how well someone adapts to exhibiting
behavioral cues (JIRC)
How to Cut Someone Off - ANSWER1. Saying no
2. Suggest a non-alcoholic alternative (food, soda, etc.)
3. Suggesting drinking water
4. Blame manager or higher authority
5. Calling the bouncer
The Standard Drink - ANSWER0.5 oz of pure ethanol:
12 oz beer (4-5%) = 5 oz wine (9-14%) = 1.5 oz liquor (a shot)
ABV and Proof - ANSWERABV (Alcohol by Volume): Percentage of liquor comprised
of alcohol
Proof: ABV*2
ABV: Beer - ANSWERPilsner: 3-6%
Lager: 4-5%
India Pale Ale (IPA): 6-7%
Stout: 5-10%
Characteristics: Vodka - ANSWERClear, odor/ tasteless, neutral grains
Characteristics: Gin - ANSWERClear, pine needles, neutral grains w/ juniper
Characteristics: Rum - ANSWERClear/ gold, warm & sweet, sugar cane
Characteristic: Tequila - ANSWERClear/ gold, spicy, blue agave
Characteristics: Whiskey - ANSWERBrown, oak, neutral grains
Characteristic: Bourbon - ANSWERBrown, Sweeter than whiskey, >= 50% corn
Speed Rack - ANSWERVodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Triple Sec, Whiskey, Bourbon
Garnishing Rules of Thumb - ANSWERRed drinks = Green garnish
Blue drinks = Yellow garnish
Tonic drinks = Lime garnish
Seltzer drinks = Lemon garnish
Highball Summary - ANSWERFill cup 2/3 with ice
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(GRADED A+)
The Dram Shop Act - ANSWERDon't serve people who are underage or intoxicated
to the point that they might pose a danger to themselves. Bartenders are liable for
illegal actions that a person we serve might commit.
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) - ANSWERAmount of alcohol in the bloodstream,
measured as a percentage.
Approximate Drinks Per Hour
2
3
4
8
12
14
16+ - ANSWERBAC and Effect
0.05- Release of Inhibitions
0.08- DWI legal limit
0.10- Loss of coordination
0.20- Loss of emotional control
0.30- Walking Blackout
0.35- Coma, minimum lethal level
0.40+- DEATH
ABV: Wine - ANSWERSparkling Wine: 8-12%
Dry White: 10-12%
Cabernet: 11-14%
ABV: Fortified Wine - ANSWERSherry: 17-22%
Vermouth: 15-18%
Port: 16-20%
ABV: Spirits - ANSWERLiqueurs: 15-25%
Liquors: 40-50%
Absinthe: 55-90%
Everclear: 96-98%
Six Main Factors That Affect a Person's BAC - ANSWER1. Size (musculature, not fat
content)
2. Rate of consumption
3. Strength of the drink
4. Gender
, 5. Food (before, not after)
6. Drug Use (illegal or legal)
Behavioral Cues of Intoxication (JIRC) - ANSWERJ- Loss of Judgement
I- Loss of Inhibitions
R- Slowed Reactions
C- Poor Coordination
BAC != Tolerance - ANSWERTolerance is how well someone adapts to exhibiting
behavioral cues (JIRC)
How to Cut Someone Off - ANSWER1. Saying no
2. Suggest a non-alcoholic alternative (food, soda, etc.)
3. Suggesting drinking water
4. Blame manager or higher authority
5. Calling the bouncer
The Standard Drink - ANSWER0.5 oz of pure ethanol:
12 oz beer (4-5%) = 5 oz wine (9-14%) = 1.5 oz liquor (a shot)
ABV and Proof - ANSWERABV (Alcohol by Volume): Percentage of liquor comprised
of alcohol
Proof: ABV*2
ABV: Beer - ANSWERPilsner: 3-6%
Lager: 4-5%
India Pale Ale (IPA): 6-7%
Stout: 5-10%
Characteristics: Vodka - ANSWERClear, odor/ tasteless, neutral grains
Characteristics: Gin - ANSWERClear, pine needles, neutral grains w/ juniper
Characteristics: Rum - ANSWERClear/ gold, warm & sweet, sugar cane
Characteristic: Tequila - ANSWERClear/ gold, spicy, blue agave
Characteristics: Whiskey - ANSWERBrown, oak, neutral grains
Characteristic: Bourbon - ANSWERBrown, Sweeter than whiskey, >= 50% corn
Speed Rack - ANSWERVodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Triple Sec, Whiskey, Bourbon
Garnishing Rules of Thumb - ANSWERRed drinks = Green garnish
Blue drinks = Yellow garnish
Tonic drinks = Lime garnish
Seltzer drinks = Lemon garnish
Highball Summary - ANSWERFill cup 2/3 with ice
