Exam Focus
- Know pressure-side, beer-side, and cooling-side component functions.
- Recognize coupler systems A, D, G, M, S, U, and KeyKeg.
- Understand coupler and faucet anatomy at a functional level.
What to know
Candidates should know what each major draft component does, from gas source to faucet.
Syllabus detail
- Pressure-side components: gas cylinders or bulk tanks, nitrogen generators, air compressors, gas blenders, beer pumps, regulators, gas line, and couplers.
- Beer-side components: kegs, couplers, jumper lines, FOBs, wall brackets, trunk lines, beer line, towers, and standard, nitro, or flow-control faucets.
- Cooling components: glycol power packs or chillers and trunk lines.
- Candidates should know component functions plus coupler and faucet anatomy.
Study task
Be ready to explain draft system components in the context of draft systems and apply it to a realistic Certified Cicerone® service, tasting, brewing, style, or pairing scenario.
Key Terms
- Draft system components
- Know pressure-side, beer-side, and cooling-side component functions.