CICERONE BEER SERVER exam fully
solved & updated
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 intestine 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
-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-remove out of date products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
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,
development 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
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-CO ₂ or
CO₂-N₂ mix, proper pressure setting
_____________ should never be used instead of CO ₂ or CO ₂-N ₂ mix in a draft
dispense system - ANSWER-compressed air
a party pump limits the flavor stability of beer to ________ because O ₂ 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
solved & updated
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 intestine 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
-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
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,
development 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
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-CO ₂ or
CO₂-N₂ mix, proper pressure setting
_____________ should never be used instead of CO ₂ or CO ₂-N ₂ mix in a draft
dispense system - ANSWER-compressed air
a party pump limits the flavor stability of beer to ________ because O ₂ 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
