Keeping and Serving Flashcards
What is the 3 Tier System?
System for distributing alcohol, legally separates each tier for purchasing and accepting beer
Why do we have the Three Tier System?
a. tax collection easier for the state
b. protects consumers from abuses by makers/sellers of alcohol
c. creates competition
Who can Importers or Brewers sell to?
Distributors, Wholesales
Who do Distributors or Wholesales sell to?
Retailers - bottle shops, grocery,bars
What tax do Brewers pay?
Federal Excise Tax
What tax do Wholesalers pay?
State Excise Tax
How do you assess the age of beer upon delivery?
born on date/best by date/date code
What causes Light Struck beer? Why?
Exposure to Sunlight, florescent, incandescent, LED light changes the compounds of the hops
What 3 things can alter a beer’s flavor?
Time, Temperature, Light
How does beer affect the body?
It is a Central Nervous Depressant
Where is the greatest amount of alcohol absorption in the body?
75%-80% is absorbed by the small intestine because of it’s large surface area
What are 3 responsible serving practices?
a. tell customers ABV of beer
b.. serve higher ABV beers in smaller glasses
c. don’t overserve
What are some characteristics of a well aged beer?
High ABV, bottle conditioned, soured, barrel aged
How long do non pasteurized kegs last?
If refrigerated, 45-60 days/1.5-2 months
How long do pasteurized kegs last?
If refrigerated, 90-120 days/3-4 months
How long will bottles or cans of beer last?
Non-hopped focused beer 6 months, IPA’s or other hoppy beers 3 months even if refrigertated
How long will bottles or cans last if not refrigerated?
If stressed, less than 3 months
When is refrigeration required for beer?
Refrigerated storage is best for all beer, but required for draft and craft beer, because they are not pasteurized
What is Autolysis?
yeast dying and breaking down of their cell walls, spilling guts developing off flavors
What are the 2 way valves couples have?
a. Check Valve/Thomas Valve - allows gas to flow in keg (but not into the gas line) Thomas is full of farts, gas
b. Check ball - allows beer to flow from keg to faucet (but not onto the floor) check your balls, don’t let them touch the floor
How long is a growler’s chelf life?
If unopened and refrigerated it should be ok for two weeks
