Skunky" reduction occurs in how much time with contact to light?
1 minute
Which of the following is the proper position of a Sankey Coupler connected to a keg?
Clock-wise to tread on to keg with handle down.
If draft lines are not cleaned regularly, which of the following pairs of Flavors is most likely to develop?
Buttery and oily
What are the traits of a saison?
Fruity and peppery yeasts.
Which of the following is primarily a yeast-derived flavor?
Esters.
Phenols.
Alcohol.
What US State produces the most hops?
Washington State
When removing s coupler from a keg, which of the following steps do you do first?
Pull the handle of the coupler out and lift up.
Hops contribute to what aspects of beer taste?
Bitterness, flavor and aroma.
1/2 Barrel
15.5 Gallons, 1984 OZ
1/4 Barrel
7.75 Gallons, 992 OZ
1/6 Barrel
5.15 Gallons, 661 OZ
Three tier System that beer moves through
1. Brewers and importers sell to wholesalers
2. Wholesalers sell to retailers
3. Retailers sell to consumers
Exceptions to the three tier system
1. Brewpubs that both brew and retail to consumers
2. Breweries that brew and sell directly to retailers or consumers
How many drinks per hour can the human body intake?
1
When is beer ready to be consumed?
Immediately after release from a brewer, some strong/intensely flavored beers develop over years if properly cellared
What are 3 ways to help proper rotation of product?
Sell beer in order of dating, remove out-of-date product, promote all beers available
How long until non-pasteurized draft beer expires?
45-60 days
How long until pasteurized draft beer expires?
90-120 days
How long until bottled beer expires?
If refrigerated, up to six months. If not, could be noticeably off after 3 months.
Signs of oxidation
Papery, wet, cardboard flavors.
What causes skunking?
Sunlight and florescent light
Brown glass blocks what percentage of light?
98%
Green glass blocls what percentage of light?
20%
What gives maximum protection against skunking?
Cans, ceramic bottles, and bottles in closed case boxes.
What is a party pump and why is it detrimental?
Party pumps expose the beer to the air, oxygen can reduce flavor stability of beer to 24hrs or less
How must draft beer be served?
Using a C02 or a C02-nitrogen mix at the proper pressure setting.
What should never be used instead of a C02 or a C02-nitrogen mix in a draft dispense system?
Compressed air
Four key elements of draft systems
1. Keg
2. Coupler
3. FOB System
4. Faucet
What is the standard temperature of a draft system operation?
38� F
How long should a keg be refrigerated, after purchase, prior to serving?
24 Hours
Who should adjust gas and pressure settings for the draft system?
A draft trained professional
What are you common troubleshooting steps for draft systems? What if they don't work?
24hrs refrig. for keg, coupler secure, FOB functional, no kinks in hoses; call a professional
How often is standard to clean a draft system? Why?
Every 14 days; to prevent off flavors in beer
What are 4 things that dictate what glass to use?
Size: Alcohol content, head accommodation
Shape: cultural/historical tradition
Brand: Branded glassware matched to beer
What are 6 steps to glass washing?
1. Empty glass
2. Wash with non-petroleum based soap and brush
3. Rinse in cold water
4. Rinse in sanitizer, heel in, heel out
5. Dry inverted on rack so air circulates inside
6. Rinse with cold water immediately before dispense
How do you check for clean glassware WITHOUT beer?
Sheeting (wet glass, water should sheet evenly off glass)
Salt test (wet glass, sprinkle salt throughout; places where salt does not adhere are not beer clean)
How do you check for clean glassware WITH beer?
Head size, shape, retention
Bubbles clinging to sides of glass indicate NOT beer clean
During consumption, lace will cling to sides of a beer clean glass following each sip
What temp glasses are acceptable?
Room temp or chilled
What will frozen glasses do to beer?
Causes foaming, makes beer too cold, frozen water or sanitizer may be present
What does a cold water rinse of glass before pouring do?
Removes residual sanitizer, cools glasses that may be warm from washing, aids ideal head formation and retention
How do you properly store bottle-conditioned beers? Why?
Upright at the temp recommend by the brewer, otherwise, 43� or less;
Bottle conditioning produces sediment, which settles. Some brewers recommend drink it, for flavor.
How do you examine a beer bottle?
1.Look for white flakes which can indicate old, unstable beer. DO NOT serve beer in this condition.
2. Look for a thin ring of gunk at liquid level of neck
3. Check for yeast at the bottom of the bottle
When shouldn't you retain yeast in bottle?
Consumer requests yeast to be poured or style or traditionally poured with yeast
How do you open a twist off cap?
Twist off by hand, napkin may be used.
How do you open a pry off cap?
Use an opener with a bar or other lift area at least 1/4 inch wide to prevent possibility of breaking the bottle during opening. Lift in one motion.
How do you open a mushroom cork?
Remove wire cage, remove cork by hand, be gentle so as not to disturb sediment and make beer volatile. Keep beer pointed away from customer at all times.
What is proper pouring technique for bottled beer?
Tilt glass at 45�, pour down side until half full, pour rest down middle of upright glass for ~ 1" of head. (2-4 for weizens) stop prior to pouring sediment, unless requested.
What is proper pouring technique for draft beer?
Tilt glass at 45�, open faucet fully, pour down side until half full, straighten glass and pour down middle to generate ~1" head, close faucet, do not allow beer to touch faucet or glass or to spill
What is proper technique for changing a keg?
Pull handle outward, then up to disengage coupling, turn counterclockwise 90�. Lift and apply to new keg, turn 90� clockwise then lower handle on engage the coupling. Prime FOB detector.
What are some factors that drove the development of different beer styles?
Available ingredients, equipment and water, technology, taxes and regulations, culture, consumer appeal
What are three quantitative parameters of beer characteristic?
ABV (alcohol by volume), IBUs (international bitterness unit) , SRM color (light)
Words associated with perceived bitterness
Low, moderate, pronounced, assertive, or highly assertive
Words associated with color
Straw, gold, amber, brown, or black
Words associated with alcohol content
Lower, normal, elevated, high, or very high
How many IBUs can the human palette intake?
115 IBU
What are the 6 qualitative parameters of beer?
Aroma, flavor, aftertaste, mouthfeel, perceived bitterness, appearance
Four key components of beer
1. Grains (malt and sometimes corn or rice)
2. Hops (hop character in beer)
3. Yeast (ale yeast, lager yeast)
4. Water (makes up 90% of beer)
Major growing regions of hops
Hops can be grown anywhere but major growing regions are Germany, Czech Republic, Britain, United States, and Australia and New Zeland
Pale beer
Uncooked flour, bread dough
Golden Beer
White bread, wheat bread, water cracker
Light Amber Beer
Bread crust, biscuit, graham cracker
Amber Beer
Toast, carmel, pie crust
Brown Beer
Nutty, toffee, chocolate, dark/dried fruit
Black Beer
Roast, burnt, coffee
American Hops
Piney, citrus, resiny, tropical fruit
English Hops
Earthy, herbal, woodsy
German/Czech
Floral, perfumy, peppery, minty
Which of the following is a primarily malt derived flavor?
Caramel, toasted
Which of the following gases harms a beers flavor and aroma?
Oxygen
What is a Rauchbier?
Smoked beer, in which the malted barley is smoked before being brewed, specialty of Franken.
Which of the following is the recommended practice for tasting beer?
Move beer around mouth to stimulate as many taste buds as possible.
What beer is commonly made with coriander and dried orange peel?
Belgium Witbier
What is the name of the part in the draft system that allows gas to flow in and out?
Coupler
How long should a keg be stored in a cooler?
1 day
What is the blood alcohol lever of intoxication?
0.08