CICERONE BEER SERVER FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS!!
Which of the following is a trait of American Pale Ale?
Elevated ABV (6-7.5%)
Moderate to high hop aroma
Pale straw to gold color
Toffee malt flavor
Moderate to high hop aroma
Which of the following beer styles is usually served in a glass uniquely associated with it?
American Brown Ale
California Common
English IPA
Hefeweizen
Hefeweizen
Which of the following is appropriate in a Bohemian Pilsner?
Clove phenol flavor
Low bitterness
Roast malt flavor
saaz hop aroma
Saaz hop aroma
*while low bitterness seems like a possible answer to this question, the specific use of Saaz hops
for this style makes this the best answer.
,Which of the following flavors is produced by yeast during fermentation?
Clove
Coffee
Green bell pepper
Green tea
Clove
Which of the following is a brown to black-colored English beer style with normal to
elevated alcohol content (4.8-6.5%) and pronounced bitterness?
English Barleywine
Mild ale
Northern English Brown Ale
Robust Porter
Robust porter
Process of elimination should help you with this one. Barleywine is too high in alcohol to match
this description, and Mild Ale and Brown Ale are both too light in color to match the description.
Storing beer away from light helps to prevent which of the following flavors?
Butter
Paper
Skunk
Vinegar
Skunk
Which of the following is the best practice for pouring draft beer?
Grip faucet handle at the base to allow quick opening and closing
, Grip faucet at the top to ensure proper leverage
Open faucet half way to ensure proper flow of beer before opening completely
Open faucet slowly to control flow of beer.
Grip faucet handle at the base to allow quick opening and closing
Which of the following styles has the lowest ABV?
American Pale Ale
Mild Ale
Oktoberfest
Saison
Mild Ale (2.8-4.5%)
American Pale Ale 4.5-6.2
Oktoberfest 4.8-5.7
Saison 5-7%
Which of the following is closest to the percentage (by weight) of water found in most
beers?
60%
70%
80%
90%
90%
Which of the following is an amber to brown ale with low bitterness, elevated to high
alcohol content (6.5-10%), and rich caramel malt flavors
Dry STout
QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS!!
Which of the following is a trait of American Pale Ale?
Elevated ABV (6-7.5%)
Moderate to high hop aroma
Pale straw to gold color
Toffee malt flavor
Moderate to high hop aroma
Which of the following beer styles is usually served in a glass uniquely associated with it?
American Brown Ale
California Common
English IPA
Hefeweizen
Hefeweizen
Which of the following is appropriate in a Bohemian Pilsner?
Clove phenol flavor
Low bitterness
Roast malt flavor
saaz hop aroma
Saaz hop aroma
*while low bitterness seems like a possible answer to this question, the specific use of Saaz hops
for this style makes this the best answer.
,Which of the following flavors is produced by yeast during fermentation?
Clove
Coffee
Green bell pepper
Green tea
Clove
Which of the following is a brown to black-colored English beer style with normal to
elevated alcohol content (4.8-6.5%) and pronounced bitterness?
English Barleywine
Mild ale
Northern English Brown Ale
Robust Porter
Robust porter
Process of elimination should help you with this one. Barleywine is too high in alcohol to match
this description, and Mild Ale and Brown Ale are both too light in color to match the description.
Storing beer away from light helps to prevent which of the following flavors?
Butter
Paper
Skunk
Vinegar
Skunk
Which of the following is the best practice for pouring draft beer?
Grip faucet handle at the base to allow quick opening and closing
, Grip faucet at the top to ensure proper leverage
Open faucet half way to ensure proper flow of beer before opening completely
Open faucet slowly to control flow of beer.
Grip faucet handle at the base to allow quick opening and closing
Which of the following styles has the lowest ABV?
American Pale Ale
Mild Ale
Oktoberfest
Saison
Mild Ale (2.8-4.5%)
American Pale Ale 4.5-6.2
Oktoberfest 4.8-5.7
Saison 5-7%
Which of the following is closest to the percentage (by weight) of water found in most
beers?
60%
70%
80%
90%
90%
Which of the following is an amber to brown ale with low bitterness, elevated to high
alcohol content (6.5-10%), and rich caramel malt flavors
Dry STout
