Cicerone - Certified Beer Server Mock Exam
(100% Correct) 2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
Three-tier system for alcohol sales
Importers/Brewers - Wholesalers - Retailers
If there is no 'best by' date on a bottled beer, what should be done to ensure it remains of quality for
service?
Taste an...
Cicerone - Certified Beer Server Mock Exam
(100% Correct) 2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
Three-tier system for alcohol sales
Importers/Brewers - Wholesalers - Retailers
If there is no 'best by' date on a bottled beer, what should be done to ensure it remains of quality for
service?
Taste an aged product against a fresh one to determine if there is noticeable deterioration, and if
so, remove it from service inventory.
What two gases are commonly used in a draft beer system?
Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen
Modern kegs typically use which type of valve?
Sankey
Which component of a keg system allows gas to flow into the headspace?
Coupler
What is the ideal standard temperature for draft beer systems?
38 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the most frequent problem encountered in draft beer systems?
Temperature control issues
What are the two main objectives when cleaning a draft beer system?
Remove organic material and remove mineral deposits
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, How often should a draft beer system be cleaned?
Every two weeks
What glass is recommended for serving Irish Stouts such as Guinness?
English Tulip Glass
Describe the Nonic Imperial Pint Glass and its benefits.
A British pint glass with a bubbled-out section under the rim, making it easier to stack, reducing
chipping, and providing a better grip. Suitable for British session beers like milds and bitters.
Which glass is best for very strong beers due to its shape that allows for warming?
Snifter Glass
What type of glass is traditionally used for specialty and Belgian beers, featuring an inward taper to hold
aroma and an outward taper at the top?
Stemmed Tulip Glass
Which glass style is used for German wheat beers and holds a large amount of foam?
German Vase glass
Why should a glass be quickly rinsed before being filled with beer?
To rinse off any leftover sanitizer/dust and cool or wet the inside of the glass.
How can you tell if a glass containing beer is 'beer clean'?
A proper head, lacing, and/or consistent bubbling on the glass surface.
Why should bartenders avoid touching the glass to the tap faucet?
It can lead to glass breakage and introduce bacteria or microorganisms into the beer.
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