Practice Exam 1, Certified Beer Server Exam, Practice Test 3, Practice Test 2, Cicerone
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST 2025
Who can importers sell to in the typical three-tier system for alcohol sales? -CORRECT
ANSWER-Wholesalers
How do you know if bottled beer is off if it has no "best by" date? -CORRECT ANSWER-
Compare it to another fresh bottle or tapped beer.
What two gases are acceptable for use in a draft system? -CORRECT ANSWER-C02 and
Nitrogren
Most modern kegs use ______________ valve types, but older keg designs may have other
tapping methods. -CORRECT ANSWER-US Sankey
A _________________ allows gas into the headspace of the keg. There is a "Thomas valve"
inside it to keep beer from entering the gas line if there's ever a drop in pressure. -CORRECT
ANSWER-coupler
____°F is the standard temperature of draft systems. -CORRECT ANSWER-38 degrees
What is the most common draft system problem? -CORRECT ANSWER-Temperature control
What are the two primary goals for cleaning the draft system? -CORRECT ANSWER-Cleaning
our beer stone and yeast.
How often must you clean a draft system? -CORRECT ANSWER-Every 2 weeks
,What glassware is recommended for Guinness and other beers of that style? -CORRECT
ANSWER-English Tulip
This is the common British pint glass with the bubbled out section
under the rim. The bubbled out section makes them easy to stack,
prevents chipping of the mouth, and provides for a better grip. -CORRECT ANSWER-Imperial
Nonic Pint
Stemware originally used for liquor, these are recommended for very
strong beer. They are ideal for strong ales because they allow full
contact with the hand thus warming the glass as they're held. -CORRECT ANSWER-Snifter
This stemmed glass is commonly associated with specialty and
Belgian beer. The inward taper holds the beer's aroma, while the outward taper at the top
supports the head and makes it easy to drink from. -CORRECT ANSWER-Stemmed Tulip
This is the tall curvy glass commonly used for German wheat beers. The large size holds lots
of foam. -CORRECT ANSWER-German Vase
Name two reasons why good beer bars give their glassware a quick rinse before filling the
glass with beer. -CORRECT ANSWER-It rinses away any remaining sanitizer or dust from the
glass, allowing for better head formation and retention. It cools and wets the inside of the
glass, which could still be warm from washing.
If there's beer in the glass already, what are two ways you can tell if the glass is beer clean? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Proper head, lacing, and/or bubbles on the glass. A beer clean glass will
allow for a proper head to form and be retained. If the glass is beer clean lacing will form on
the glass after sips. If there are bubbles clinging to the inside of the glass that indicates that
there are nucleation sites in the glass caused by dirt or oil and it is not beer clean.
,Name two reasons why a bartender should never touch the glass to the tap faucet or allow
the tap faucet to become immersed in the beer filling the glass. -CORRECT ANSWER-Contact
between the glass and beer faucet can cause glassware to break. It also transfers
microorganisms on the faucet into the customer's glass.
True or False: The invention of the drum roaster helped in the creation of the modern
versions of the dark British styles, including porter and stout. -CORRECT ANSWER-True
Louis Pasteur in the 1860s discovered much about yeast and invented
_____________________, a method for increasing the shelf life of beer and allowing it to be
shipped to a wider consumer base. -CORRECT ANSWER-Pasteurization.
The primary alcohol in beer is ___________________. -CORRECT ANSWER-Ethanol
IBU stands for ____________________________. -CORRECT ANSWER-International Bittering
Units
SRM stands for _________________________. -CORRECT ANSWER-Standard Reference
Method
The body of a beer is largely the result of dissolved solids such as ______________ and
______________ (that weren't attenuated by the yeast) and other compounds in the beer
that provide mouthfeel. -CORRECT ANSWER-proteins and sugar
Which one of these is NOT a mouthfeel: astringency, body, bitterness, creaminess. -CORRECT
ANSWER-bitterness
Short answer: What's the difference between "bitterness" and "perceived bitterness?" -
CORRECT ANSWER-Bitterness is one of the primary flavors and can be measured in beer as
International Bittering Units. However, IBU is a quantitative measurement and doesn't tell
you about the beer's qualitative balance without more information. Perceived bitterness is
the perception of how bitter the beer is. It is dependent not only on the IBU of the beer, but
, on how sweet the beer is. In other words, a 20 IBU pilsner that is very dry may taste more
bitter than a 60 IBU barley wine that has loads of sweet sugar in it.
What does the German word "lager" mean? -CORRECT ANSWER-Lager translates into English
as "storage." It is the long cool storage of a beer. It's also a species of brewer's yeast that
likes to ferment beer at a lower temperature than ale yeast.
German and Czech ________________ hops are typically used in German and Czech lagers.
These hops are low in alpha acid but are highly aromatic. German Hallertauer is a famous
example. -CORRECT ANSWER-Noble
Is German or Bohemian Pilsner the drier, crisper, and hoppier version? -CORRECT ANSWER-
German Pilsner is drier, crisper, and hoppier due to the harder water found in Germany
(which contains sulfates), the use of a higher attenuation German strain of lager yeast, and a
higher carbonation level.
The original 1842 pilsner comes from the Czech town of _______________. -CORRECT
ANSWER-Plzeň.
Bocks originated in which southern German town? -CORRECT ANSWER-Einbeck.
This German lager style was created in 1629 by the Paulaner monks in Munich to sustain
them during lent. Paulaner's version is named "Salvator." It is nicknamed "liquid bread." -
CORRECT ANSWER-Doppelbock
Weiss means __________ and weizen means _________. Hefe translates as __________. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Weiss means "white" and weizen means "wheat." Hefe translates as
"yeast" and indicates the beer was not filtered and thus still has yeast in it still.
Name two unique yeast characteristics that German hefeweizen yeast provides to German
wheat beers? -CORRECT ANSWER-The unique yeast character of German hefeweizen yeast
gives the beer spicy fruity flavors not found in other beers. Yeast esters (fruity flavors) in a
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST 2025
Who can importers sell to in the typical three-tier system for alcohol sales? -CORRECT
ANSWER-Wholesalers
How do you know if bottled beer is off if it has no "best by" date? -CORRECT ANSWER-
Compare it to another fresh bottle or tapped beer.
What two gases are acceptable for use in a draft system? -CORRECT ANSWER-C02 and
Nitrogren
Most modern kegs use ______________ valve types, but older keg designs may have other
tapping methods. -CORRECT ANSWER-US Sankey
A _________________ allows gas into the headspace of the keg. There is a "Thomas valve"
inside it to keep beer from entering the gas line if there's ever a drop in pressure. -CORRECT
ANSWER-coupler
____°F is the standard temperature of draft systems. -CORRECT ANSWER-38 degrees
What is the most common draft system problem? -CORRECT ANSWER-Temperature control
What are the two primary goals for cleaning the draft system? -CORRECT ANSWER-Cleaning
our beer stone and yeast.
How often must you clean a draft system? -CORRECT ANSWER-Every 2 weeks
,What glassware is recommended for Guinness and other beers of that style? -CORRECT
ANSWER-English Tulip
This is the common British pint glass with the bubbled out section
under the rim. The bubbled out section makes them easy to stack,
prevents chipping of the mouth, and provides for a better grip. -CORRECT ANSWER-Imperial
Nonic Pint
Stemware originally used for liquor, these are recommended for very
strong beer. They are ideal for strong ales because they allow full
contact with the hand thus warming the glass as they're held. -CORRECT ANSWER-Snifter
This stemmed glass is commonly associated with specialty and
Belgian beer. The inward taper holds the beer's aroma, while the outward taper at the top
supports the head and makes it easy to drink from. -CORRECT ANSWER-Stemmed Tulip
This is the tall curvy glass commonly used for German wheat beers. The large size holds lots
of foam. -CORRECT ANSWER-German Vase
Name two reasons why good beer bars give their glassware a quick rinse before filling the
glass with beer. -CORRECT ANSWER-It rinses away any remaining sanitizer or dust from the
glass, allowing for better head formation and retention. It cools and wets the inside of the
glass, which could still be warm from washing.
If there's beer in the glass already, what are two ways you can tell if the glass is beer clean? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Proper head, lacing, and/or bubbles on the glass. A beer clean glass will
allow for a proper head to form and be retained. If the glass is beer clean lacing will form on
the glass after sips. If there are bubbles clinging to the inside of the glass that indicates that
there are nucleation sites in the glass caused by dirt or oil and it is not beer clean.
,Name two reasons why a bartender should never touch the glass to the tap faucet or allow
the tap faucet to become immersed in the beer filling the glass. -CORRECT ANSWER-Contact
between the glass and beer faucet can cause glassware to break. It also transfers
microorganisms on the faucet into the customer's glass.
True or False: The invention of the drum roaster helped in the creation of the modern
versions of the dark British styles, including porter and stout. -CORRECT ANSWER-True
Louis Pasteur in the 1860s discovered much about yeast and invented
_____________________, a method for increasing the shelf life of beer and allowing it to be
shipped to a wider consumer base. -CORRECT ANSWER-Pasteurization.
The primary alcohol in beer is ___________________. -CORRECT ANSWER-Ethanol
IBU stands for ____________________________. -CORRECT ANSWER-International Bittering
Units
SRM stands for _________________________. -CORRECT ANSWER-Standard Reference
Method
The body of a beer is largely the result of dissolved solids such as ______________ and
______________ (that weren't attenuated by the yeast) and other compounds in the beer
that provide mouthfeel. -CORRECT ANSWER-proteins and sugar
Which one of these is NOT a mouthfeel: astringency, body, bitterness, creaminess. -CORRECT
ANSWER-bitterness
Short answer: What's the difference between "bitterness" and "perceived bitterness?" -
CORRECT ANSWER-Bitterness is one of the primary flavors and can be measured in beer as
International Bittering Units. However, IBU is a quantitative measurement and doesn't tell
you about the beer's qualitative balance without more information. Perceived bitterness is
the perception of how bitter the beer is. It is dependent not only on the IBU of the beer, but
, on how sweet the beer is. In other words, a 20 IBU pilsner that is very dry may taste more
bitter than a 60 IBU barley wine that has loads of sweet sugar in it.
What does the German word "lager" mean? -CORRECT ANSWER-Lager translates into English
as "storage." It is the long cool storage of a beer. It's also a species of brewer's yeast that
likes to ferment beer at a lower temperature than ale yeast.
German and Czech ________________ hops are typically used in German and Czech lagers.
These hops are low in alpha acid but are highly aromatic. German Hallertauer is a famous
example. -CORRECT ANSWER-Noble
Is German or Bohemian Pilsner the drier, crisper, and hoppier version? -CORRECT ANSWER-
German Pilsner is drier, crisper, and hoppier due to the harder water found in Germany
(which contains sulfates), the use of a higher attenuation German strain of lager yeast, and a
higher carbonation level.
The original 1842 pilsner comes from the Czech town of _______________. -CORRECT
ANSWER-Plzeň.
Bocks originated in which southern German town? -CORRECT ANSWER-Einbeck.
This German lager style was created in 1629 by the Paulaner monks in Munich to sustain
them during lent. Paulaner's version is named "Salvator." It is nicknamed "liquid bread." -
CORRECT ANSWER-Doppelbock
Weiss means __________ and weizen means _________. Hefe translates as __________. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Weiss means "white" and weizen means "wheat." Hefe translates as
"yeast" and indicates the beer was not filtered and thus still has yeast in it still.
Name two unique yeast characteristics that German hefeweizen yeast provides to German
wheat beers? -CORRECT ANSWER-The unique yeast character of German hefeweizen yeast
gives the beer spicy fruity flavors not found in other beers. Yeast esters (fruity flavors) in a
