Exam Focus
- Do not serve from bottles with damaged lips.
- Check for rust, dried beer, or yeast on the lip.
- Present corks, and sometimes crowns, for rare or unusual beer.
What to know
The last package check happens after opening and before pouring.
Syllabus detail
- Do not serve from bottles with broken or damaged lips.
- Check the lip for rust, dried beer, or yeast that could affect flavor or appearance.
- Retain and present corks, and retain crowns for rare, unusual, or new beers when appropriate.
Study task
Be ready to explain final bottle check in the context of serving bottled beer and apply it to a realistic Certified Cicerone® service, tasting, brewing, style, or pairing scenario.
Key Terms
- Final bottle check
- Do not serve from bottles with damaged lips.