Beer Server Flashcards
Why must compressed air never be used to serve draft beer?
Damages beer flavor
In beer, which of the following scales is used to measure bitterness?
IBU (international bitter units)
Which of the following is generally unique to Stout and not often found in other beers?
Roasted barley flavor
When assessing beer, why should the beer be poured into a glass rather than leaving it in the bottle?
Allows aroma to be evaluated
Which of the following gives the proper sequence of steps for creating a beer clean glass?
Empty, wash, rinse, sanitize, dry, rinse
Which of the following is a trait of a Saison?
Fruity and peppery yeast flavors
What is the name for the part of a draft system that automatically stops the flow of beer when the keg empties?
Foam on beer (FOB)
What is the name of the scale by which color of beer is most commonly measured in the United States?
SRM (Standard Reference Method)
Which of the following is a trait of an American Pale Ale?
Moderate to high hop aroma
Why should a keg be stored in the cooler for at least 24hrs prior to service?
To ensure that the beer has reached the temperature of the cooler
How long should a keg be stored in the cooler prior to service to ensure that it doesn't foam?
One day, 24hrs
Which of the following is a straw to gold colored German lager with assertive bitterness and normal alcohol content (4.4-5.2% abv)?
German pilsner
Which of the following glasses would be most appropriate for serving an ordinary bitter with 3.8% alcohol by volume?
20oz imperial pint
Which of the following beers should NOT be served in a pint-sized glass?
American barleywine
Which of the following is a trait of a Robust Porter?
Roasty malt flavor
Which of the following bar practices should be avoided?
Dunking faucet in beer while pouring
Which of the following styles has the highest ABV?
American IPADry StoutMaibockTripel (correct)
Which of the following styles has the lowest ABV?
American Pale AleMild Ale (correct)OktoberfestSaison
Which of the following beer styles would you expect to have the highest alcohol content?
Dry StoutMild AleSpecial BitterStrong Scotch Ale (correct)
Which of the following is a sign that the glass is NOT beer clean?
Bubbles adhere in a uniform pattern on the side of the glass underneath the beer's surface
What should you do when a bit of beer foam adheres to the glass after each sip, giving a lace-like effect?
Continue to prepare glassware in exactly the same way
In a normal three-tier arrangement, a US packaging brewery sells to which of the following?
Wholesalers
Which of the following flavors is primarily a hop-derive flavor?
American: piney, citrus, resiny. English: earth, herbal, woodsy. German/Czech: floral, perfumy, pepper, minty, woodsy
Which of the following is a trait of a Doppelbock?
High (7-10%) ABV
Why must draft lines be cleaned regularly?
To prevent bacterial infection
Which of the following styles was created by nineteenth-century west coast brewers using warm fermentation with lager yeast?
Saison & Witbier
American style lagers typically contain a significant amount of what ingredient found in few other beers?
Corn or rice
What should a retailer do if they find beer on their shelf that is out of code?
Remove beer from inventory and return to wholesaler