Cicerone Pt.2 Flashcards
US Three-tier System
- Brewers/importers
- Wholesalers (also known as distributors)
- Retailers
Exceptions to the three-tier system
Brewpubs and breweries that both brew and retail to consumers
Alcohol’s Effects
Absorption and elimination
Physical and behavioral indicators
Responsible Serving Practices
- Provide accurate ABV information to consumers
- adjust serving size based on ABV
Date Codes Meanings
Some indicate the best-by-date and some indicate the bottling date
Traditional Date Codes- 061224
June 12, 2024
Draft Beer Freshness Guidelines- Pasturized
Fresh for about 90-120 days
Draft Beer Freshness Guidelines- Non-pasturized
Fresh for about 45-60 days
Bottled/Canned Beer- Freshness Guidelines
If refrigerated can be fresh for up to 6 months.
Not refrigerated only up to about 3 months
Proper Beer Storage
Refrigerated is best for all beers
Highest Temp that beer should be under
77 F
Proper Beer serving
Draft Beer must be served using CO2
Draft Systems Key Elements
- Keg
- Coupler
- Foam on Beer Detector (FOB)
- Faucet
Standard Cooler and System Temperature
38F
How long should a keg be in the cooler before using it?
24 Hours to prevent foaming
How often should draft lines be cleaned?
Every 14 Days
How should bottle conditioned beer be stored?
Upright
What do white flakes in beer indicate?
Beer is old and unstable. DO NOT serve beer in this condtion
How to pour filtered beer
Tilt the glass upright and pour down the middle to create 1 inch of foam head
Pouring Draft Beer
- Never put the faucet in contact with the glass
- Hold the glass at a 45 degree angle
- Pour down the side of the glass until half full
- While continuing to pour tilt the glass upright and pour down the middle