CICERONE CERTIFIED BEER SERVER
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following gases harms beer flavor and aroma?
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Oxygen - ANS 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 - ANS perceived bitterness
which of the following is NOT a sub-style of a stout?
irish
imperial
oatmeal
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,scottish - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS flanders red ale
which of the following is primarily a malt-derived flavor?
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,caramel
citrus
green tea
sugar beets - ANS 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 - ANS FOB
Which of the following is the name of the scale by which alcohol content of beer is most
commonly measured? - ANS 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 - ANS 1 day
Which of the following is appropriate in a German pils?
amber color
elevated ABV (6.3-7.2%)
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, pronounced bitterness
toffee malt flavor - ANS pronounced bitterness
which of the following flavors is produced by yeast during fermentation?
clove
coffee
creamed corn
herbal - ANS 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 - ANS 6 oz snifter
of the following beer styles, which would have the lowest alcohol content?
american porter
best bitter
oatmeal stout
wee heavy - ANS best bitter
how many tastes can be detected by the tongue?
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EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following gases harms beer flavor and aroma?
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Oxygen - ANS 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 - ANS perceived bitterness
which of the following is NOT a sub-style of a stout?
irish
imperial
oatmeal
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,scottish - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS flanders red ale
which of the following is primarily a malt-derived flavor?
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,caramel
citrus
green tea
sugar beets - ANS 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 - ANS FOB
Which of the following is the name of the scale by which alcohol content of beer is most
commonly measured? - ANS 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 - ANS 1 day
Which of the following is appropriate in a German pils?
amber color
elevated ABV (6.3-7.2%)
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, pronounced bitterness
toffee malt flavor - ANS pronounced bitterness
which of the following flavors is produced by yeast during fermentation?
clove
coffee
creamed corn
herbal - ANS 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 - ANS 6 oz snifter
of the following beer styles, which would have the lowest alcohol content?
american porter
best bitter
oatmeal stout
wee heavy - ANS best bitter
how many tastes can be detected by the tongue?
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