CBS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS | RATED A+
Three tier system - CORRECT ANSWER -Brewers and importers sell to wholesalers
wholesalers sell to on premise and off premise retailers
retailers sell to consumers
What is the system for distributing alcohol in the United States called? - CORRECT ANSWER -The
three tier system
Exceptions to the three tier system - CORRECT ANSWER -Brewpubs that both brew and retail to
customers
Breweries that brew and sell directly to retailers or customers
Ways to ensure freshness of beer - CORRECT ANSWER -Rotate inventory
Do not serve after expiration date
Train staff to sell all beers offered
Store beer properly
How long is non pasteurized draft beer good for? - CORRECT ANSWER -45-60 days refridgerated
How long is pasteurized draft beer good for? - CORRECT ANSWER -90- 120 days refridgerated
How long is bottled beer good for? - CORRECT ANSWER -Refrigerated: Up to 6 months
Not refrigerated: About 3 months
,Signs ox oxidation in beer? - CORRECT ANSWER -papery and cardboard flavor
How much light does brown glass block out? - CORRECT ANSWER -98%
How much light does green glass block out? - CORRECT ANSWER -20%
How much light does clear glass block out? - CORRECT ANSWER -0%
Gas used when serving beer? - CORRECT ANSWER -CO2 or a CO2-nitrogen mix at the
proper pressure setting
What gas should never be used when pouring beer? - CORRECT ANSWER -compressed air
How long does a party pump on a keg last? - CORRECT ANSWER -Less than one day
Elements of draft system - CORRECT ANSWER --keg
-coupler
FOB (foam on beer detector) (when applicable)
-faucet
Foam on beer detector - CORRECT ANSWER -Helps prevent foamy beers by stopping the flow of
beer as soon as foam is detected.
The beer that flows through the beer line and the FOB lifts a ball to the top of the front of beer
detector chamber
Basic troubleshooting of beer kegs - CORRECT ANSWER --kegs should be in cooler for 24 hours
before serving
, -check and make sure coupler is properly engaged
- no kinks or pinches in the hose from the coupler to the wall
-FOB, if present, is properly set for service
-If beer is still pouring badly, contact a draft-trained professional for assistance
How often do beer lines need to be cleaned? - CORRECT ANSWER -every 14 days
Glass cleaning procedure - CORRECT ANSWER -Empty glass into open drain
ii. Wash with non-petroleum based (sudsless) soap and brush
iii. Rinse in cold water, heel in, heel out
iv. Rinse in sanitizer, heel in, heel out
v. Dry inverted (upside down) on rack so air circulates inside
vi. Rinse with cold water immediately before dispense
How do you know an empty glass is clean? - CORRECT ANSWER -Wetter sheets off glass. If it
forms droplets or webs it is dirty.
Salt test
What is the salt test for beer cleanliness? - CORRECT ANSWER -Salt test (wet glass, sprinkle salt
throughout; places where salt does
not adhere are not beer clean)
How do you know if a glass is clean with beer in it? - CORRECT ANSWER -Bubbles mean its not
clean, lace means it is.
Why do you cold rinse a glass before serving? - CORRECT ANSWER --removes residual sanitizer
• Cools glasses that may be warm from washing
ANSWERS | RATED A+
Three tier system - CORRECT ANSWER -Brewers and importers sell to wholesalers
wholesalers sell to on premise and off premise retailers
retailers sell to consumers
What is the system for distributing alcohol in the United States called? - CORRECT ANSWER -The
three tier system
Exceptions to the three tier system - CORRECT ANSWER -Brewpubs that both brew and retail to
customers
Breweries that brew and sell directly to retailers or customers
Ways to ensure freshness of beer - CORRECT ANSWER -Rotate inventory
Do not serve after expiration date
Train staff to sell all beers offered
Store beer properly
How long is non pasteurized draft beer good for? - CORRECT ANSWER -45-60 days refridgerated
How long is pasteurized draft beer good for? - CORRECT ANSWER -90- 120 days refridgerated
How long is bottled beer good for? - CORRECT ANSWER -Refrigerated: Up to 6 months
Not refrigerated: About 3 months
,Signs ox oxidation in beer? - CORRECT ANSWER -papery and cardboard flavor
How much light does brown glass block out? - CORRECT ANSWER -98%
How much light does green glass block out? - CORRECT ANSWER -20%
How much light does clear glass block out? - CORRECT ANSWER -0%
Gas used when serving beer? - CORRECT ANSWER -CO2 or a CO2-nitrogen mix at the
proper pressure setting
What gas should never be used when pouring beer? - CORRECT ANSWER -compressed air
How long does a party pump on a keg last? - CORRECT ANSWER -Less than one day
Elements of draft system - CORRECT ANSWER --keg
-coupler
FOB (foam on beer detector) (when applicable)
-faucet
Foam on beer detector - CORRECT ANSWER -Helps prevent foamy beers by stopping the flow of
beer as soon as foam is detected.
The beer that flows through the beer line and the FOB lifts a ball to the top of the front of beer
detector chamber
Basic troubleshooting of beer kegs - CORRECT ANSWER --kegs should be in cooler for 24 hours
before serving
, -check and make sure coupler is properly engaged
- no kinks or pinches in the hose from the coupler to the wall
-FOB, if present, is properly set for service
-If beer is still pouring badly, contact a draft-trained professional for assistance
How often do beer lines need to be cleaned? - CORRECT ANSWER -every 14 days
Glass cleaning procedure - CORRECT ANSWER -Empty glass into open drain
ii. Wash with non-petroleum based (sudsless) soap and brush
iii. Rinse in cold water, heel in, heel out
iv. Rinse in sanitizer, heel in, heel out
v. Dry inverted (upside down) on rack so air circulates inside
vi. Rinse with cold water immediately before dispense
How do you know an empty glass is clean? - CORRECT ANSWER -Wetter sheets off glass. If it
forms droplets or webs it is dirty.
Salt test
What is the salt test for beer cleanliness? - CORRECT ANSWER -Salt test (wet glass, sprinkle salt
throughout; places where salt does
not adhere are not beer clean)
How do you know if a glass is clean with beer in it? - CORRECT ANSWER -Bubbles mean its not
clean, lace means it is.
Why do you cold rinse a glass before serving? - CORRECT ANSWER --removes residual sanitizer
• Cools glasses that may be warm from washing
