Cicerone® Syllabus Topics

Certified Beer Server Candidate scope · 6 topic articles

Keeping and Serving Beer

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Certified Beer Server I. Keeping and Serving Beer / B. Serving alcohol 1. Alcohol Effects Alcohol affects guests over time, so servers must watch behavior and coordination before service becomes unsafe. 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

Beer Styles

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Certified Beer Server II. Beer Styles / A. Understanding beer styles 1. Historical Development of Beer Styles Beer styles developed from local ingredients, brewing methods, culture, trade, taxation, climate, and technology rather than fixed natural categories. 4 question bank questions

Beer Ingredients and Brewing Processes

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Certified Beer Server IV. Beer Ingredients and Brewing Processes / A. Ingredients 4. Water Brewing water is not just dilution; minerals and pH influence the mash and can shape how malt, hops, and bitterness present. 4 question bank questions Certified Beer Server IV. Beer Ingredients and Brewing Processes / B. Brewing Process Overview 1. Milling Milling physically cracks or grinds grain into grist before mashing. 4 question bank questions Certified Beer Server IV. Beer Ingredients and Brewing Processes / B. Brewing Process Overview 2. Mashing Mashing mixes grist with hot water so malt enzymes break down starches. 5 question bank questions