Certification Study Topics

Certified Beer Server I. Keeping and Serving Beer / B. Serving alcohol 2. Responsible Serving Practices Responsible beer service uses accurate ABV information, appropriate pour sizes, and clear guest communication. 5 question bank questions Certified Beer Server I. Keeping and Serving Beer / C. Beer storage 5. Serve Beer Properly Traditional draft kegs should be served with CO2 or an appropriate CO2-nitrogen blend at proper pressure. 4 question bank questions Certified Beer Server I. Keeping and Serving Beer / D. Draft systems 1. Key Draft System Elements A server should recognize the keg, coupler, FOB, and faucet and know the service role of each part. 4 question bank questions Certified Beer Server I. Keeping and Serving Beer / D. Draft systems 2. Draft System Operation Draft beer pours best when the keg and system are cold, balanced, and adjusted by trained draft personnel. 5 question bank questions Certified Beer Server I. Keeping and Serving Beer / D. Draft systems 4. Draft System Maintenance Draft lines should be cleaned at least every 14 days with proper line-cleaning chemical, with faucets, couplers, and FOBs cleaned on schedule. 5 question bank questions Certified Beer Server I. Keeping and Serving Beer / D. Draft systems 5. Temporary Draft Systems - Jockey Boxes A jockey box is a temporary draft system that runs beer through a cold plate or coil packed in ice before the faucet. 4 question bank questions Certified Beer Server I. Keeping and Serving Beer / E. Beer glassware 3. Preparation to Serve Prepare by confirming the beer is the right product, at the right service temperature, and within acceptable freshness. 5 question bank questions Certified Beer Server I. Keeping and Serving Beer / F. Serving bottled beer 1. Prepare for Service Choose the correct beer and a beer-clean glass before opening, then confirm the bottle looks sound and matches the guest order. 4 question bank questions Certified Beer Server I. Keeping and Serving Beer / F. Serving bottled beer 4. Final Bottle Check After opening and during the first pour, check aroma, appearance, carbonation behavior, and the bottle opening. 4 question bank questions Certified Beer Server I. Keeping and Serving Beer / F. Serving bottled beer 5. Pouring Bottled Beer Use a beer-clean glass, pour down the side at first, then straighten the glass to build an appropriate foam collar. 4 question bank questions Certified Beer Server I. Keeping and Serving Beer / G. Serving draft beer 1. Pouring a Beer Hold a beer-clean glass at an angle, open the faucet fully, pour down the side, then straighten the glass to form appropriate foam. 5 question bank questions Certified Beer Server I. Keeping and Serving Beer / G. Serving draft beer 2. Pouring Nitro Beer Nitro beer uses a nitrogen-containing gas blend and often a restrictor faucet to create cascading bubbles and a dense, creamy head. 4 question bank questions Certified Beer Server I. Keeping and Serving Beer / G. Serving draft beer 3. Changing a Keg Confirm the correct replacement keg, keep it cold, move it safely, disengage the empty keg according to house procedure, and connect the new keg. 4 question bank questions