Questions and Answers
Who can importers sell to in the typical three-tier system for alcohol sales?
Wholesalers
How do you know if bottled beer is off if it has no 'best by' date?
Compare it to another fresh bottle or tapped beer.
What two gases are acceptable for use in a draft system?
C02 and Nitrogen
Most modern kegs use ______________ valve types, but older keg designs may have other tapping methods.
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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.
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____°F is the standard temperature of draft systems.
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What is the most common draft system problem?
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What are the two primary goals for cleaning the draft system?
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How often must you clean a draft system?
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What glassware is recommended for Guinness and other beers of that style?
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This is the common British pint glass with the bubbled-out section under the rim. What is it called?
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Stemware originally used for liquor, these are recommended for very strong beer. What are they called?
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This stemmed glass is commonly associated with specialty and Belgian beer. What is it called?
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This is the tall curvy glass commonly used for German wheat beers. What is it called?
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Name two reasons why good beer bars give their glassware a quick rinse before filling the glass with beer.
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If there's beer in the glass already, what are two ways you can tell if the glass is beer clean?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The primary alcohol in beer is ___________________.
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IBU stands for ____________________________.
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SRM stands for _________________________.
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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.
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Which one of these is NOT a mouthfeel: astringency, body, bitterness, creaminess?
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What's the difference between 'bitterness' and 'perceived bitterness'?
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Study Notes
Three-Tier System
- Importers sell alcohol to wholesalers in the three-tier system.
Bottled Beer Freshness
- To determine if bottled beer is off without a "best by" date, compare with a fresh bottle or tapped beer.
Draft System Gases
- Acceptable gases for draft systems include CO2 and Nitrogen.
Keg Valve Types
- Most modern kegs utilize US Sankey valve types, while older designs may use alternative tapping methods.
Coupler Function
- A coupler allows gas into the keg's headspace and features a "Thomas valve" to prevent beer from entering the gas line during pressure drops.
Draft System Temperature
- The standard temperature for draft systems is 38°F.
Draft System Issues
- The most common draft system problem is temperature control.
Draft System Cleaning Goals
- Primary goals for cleaning the draft system are removing beer stone and yeast.
Cleaning Frequency
- Draft systems should be cleaned every two weeks.
Recommended Glassware for Certain Beers
- An English Tulip glass is recommended for serving Guinness and beers of similar styles.
British Pint Glass
- The Imperial Nonic Pint has a bubbled-out section under the rim, enhancing grip and preventing chipping.
Stemware for Strong Beers
- Snifters, originally for liquor, are recommended for strong ales to facilitate warming from hand contact.
Glass for Belgian Beer
- The Stemmed Tulip is designed to enhance aroma and support the beer's head due to its inward and outward tapering.
Glass for Wheat Beers
- German Vase is a tall, curvy glass ideal for holding the foam of German wheat beers.
Rinsing Glassware
- Quick rinsing of glassware helps remove sanitizer and dust while cooling and wetting the inside of the glass for better head retention.
Evaluating Glass Cleanliness
- Indicators of a beer clean glass include proper head formation and lacing without bubbles indicating dirt or oil.
Bartender Hygiene
- Bartenders should avoid contact between the glass and tap faucet to prevent glass breakage and microorganism transfer.
Drum Roaster Invention
- The invention of the drum roaster contributed to modern dark British beers, including porter and stout.
Pasteurization
- Louis Pasteur discovered yeast properties and invented pasteurization, extending beer shelf life and enabling wider distribution.
Primary Alcohol in Beer
- Ethanol is the primary alcohol found in beer.
Bitterness Measurement
- IBU stands for International Bittering Units, measuring bitterness in beer.
SRM Meaning
- SRM stands for Standard Reference Method, used for assessing beer color.
Beer Mouthfeel Components
- The body of beer is influenced by dissolved solids like proteins and sugars that remained unfermented.
Definition of Mouthfeel
- Bitterness is not classified as a mouthfeel; it is a primary flavor in beer.
Bitterness vs. Perceived Bitterness
- Bitterness is quantitatively measured in beer using IBU, while perceived bitterness relates to the subjective experience of flavor.
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Prepare for the Certified Beer Server Exam with this practice test. It covers essential knowledge such as the three-tier system for alcohol sales, identifying off bottled beer, and gas usage in draft systems. Perfect for enhancing your expertise in beer service.
