Exam Focus
- Use safe methods for twist-off, pry-off, mushroom cork, crown-plus-cork, and wax-dipped bottles.
- Keep corked bottles pointed away from consumers.
- Remove corks slowly to avoid disturbing sediment or volatility.
What to know
Opening technique changes by closure and must protect both beer condition and guest safety.
Syllabus detail
- Opening methods differ for twist-off crowns, pry-off crowns, mushroom corks, crown-plus-cork closures, and wax-dipped crowns.
- Cork safety means pointing the bottle away from consumers, keeping a thumb over the cork after cage removal, and removing the cork slowly and gently.
Study task
Be ready to explain open bottle in the context of serving bottled beer and apply it to a realistic Certified Cicerone® service, tasting, brewing, style, or pairing scenario.
Key Terms
- Open bottle
- Use safe methods for twist-off, pry-off, mushroom cork, crown-plus-cork, and wax-dipped bottles.