Keeping and Serving Beer Flashcards
Name the tax brewers pay to the Federal government on each gallon of beer they produce:
Federal Excise Tax
Importers/Brewers of beer sell to what member of the three tier system?
Distributors/Wholesalers
What aspect of beer labeling is most useful in assessing the freshness of beer?
Bottled By Date
Name two physical or behavioral indications that an individual should not be served additional alcohol:
slurred speech
impaired motor skills
raised voice
sleepiness
Describe the characteristics of a beer that might make it interesting to consume a year or more after its packaging date:
Higher Alcohol Higher OG Barrel Aging Brettanomyces Ales Sour Beers
Name two things that retailers can do to ensure the freshness of the beer they sell:
rotate stock
don’t over order
proper refrigeration
store away from light
Device attached to a keg to allow input of gas and output of beer:
Coupler
Device attached to the server’s side of a draft tower for pouring draft beer:
Faucet
Device used in some draft systems to halt the flow of beer when the keg it is attached to becomes empty:
FOB (Foam on Beer Detector)
The box you might see outside the beer cooler that is supplied with both carbon dioxide and nitrogen gas and has an output labeled “25% CO2” ?
Gas Blender
The device that shows the gas pressure being applied to one keg of beer?
Pressure Gauge Regulator
Hose that delivers gas to the keg:
Gas Line
Hose that carries beer from the keg to a nearby wall-mounted bracket.
Beer Line
Proper draft beer system operation depends upon balancing what two elements:
Applied Pressure and Resistance
If the operating temperature of a balanced draft system (cooler and lines) is increased by several degrees, what adjustment must be made to the gas pressure? (Assume the use of 100% CO2)
The pressure will need to be turned up.
When troubleshooting a direct draw system, if you open the tap and nothing comes out, name two things you should you check:
if the coupler is attached correctly to the keg
if the tank is connected to the keg
if the keg has beer in it
whether there is CO2 in the tank
When troubleshooting a long-draw system where taps are pouring foamy beer, what is the first thing you should check and where or how would you check it?
What: PSI
Where or How: Check the regulator from the main gas tank
When you have checked the items you list above and determined that they are correct but the beer on one tap still foams, list two other things you would check:
Keg temp, kinked hose, make sure the faucet is working properly, leaky fittings, clogged vent holes
How often must beer lines be cleaned in order to maintain optimal condition of a recently installed draft beer system?
every 14 days (two weeks)
What solution at what approximate strength is required for proper routine line cleaning?
Caustic solution and for a new system it should be around 2% or for an older system it should be 3%
When cleaning a long-draw system using an electronic coil or pump what velocity of cleaning solution should be achieved and how long should it be maintained?
Velocity: 2 gallons per minute
Time: 15 minutes, reverse beer flow direction
What component of the draft system should be disassembled and manually cleaned each time the system is cleaned?
faucets and couplers
What supplemental cleaning is recommended every 90 days?
Draft beer lines should be de-stoned, couplers and FOBs
When the cleaning cycle is complete, what liquid should you use to push the cleaning solution from the lines?
Water
The inside of a wetted beer glass is sprinkled with salt and the salt adheres everywhere except for a half-inch wide band at the middle of the glass. Is this glass “beer clean”?
No
Describe features that indicate a beer has been served in a beer clean glass:
Foam forms a nice head (good head retention), no bubbles clinging to the glass and it should also not taste soapy or like sanitizer.
What is the best way to dry beer glasses and what item or equipment is required?
air dry with a rubber drain pad
Please fill in the blanks in this sentence which provides the Campaign for Real Ale’s definition of “real ale”: Real ale is a natural product brewed using traditional ingredients and left to mature in the _________________ from which it is _____________________ in the pub through a process called secondary __________________.
container, dispensed, fermentation
What is the name of the wood or plastic plug inserted into a cask and through which it will be tapped?
bung
When a retailer fills a “growler” jug with a screw-on cap, what additional measure is needed to prevent the customer from having potential legal problems during the trip home?
Must have their label and government warning.
Put tape or sticker over the cap which cannot be the same color as either the bottle or the cap.
What glass would you serve a Pilsner in?
Pilsner glass
What glass would you serve a English Bitter in?
Mug or pint glass
What glass would you serve a Saison in?
Pint glass, tulip or oversized wine
What glass would you serve a Kolsch in?
Stange
What glass would you serve a Barleywine in?
Goblet
What glass would you serve a Stout in?
Mug or Pint glass
What glass would you serve a German Hefe-Weizen in?
Weizen Glass
What glass would you serve an American Amber ale in?
Pint
What glass would you serve a Munich Helles in?
Flute or Pilsner Glass
What glass would you serve a Belgian Dubbel in?
Goblet
What glass would you serve an Unblended Lambic in?
Flute
What glass would you serve a Rauschbier in?
Mug
What glass would you serve an IPA in?
Pint
What glass would you serve a Quad in?
Goblet
What glass would you serve a Doppel Bock in?
Mug
Discuss how packaging and handling influence the development of light-struck flavor in beer. Include steps retailers might take to protect beer from developing this flavor attribute for various package types.
Different glass types have resistance to UV light which causes “light struck beer” (clear - worst, Brown - Best). Retailers can prevent this by storing beers away from florescent lights or buying cans.
How long do you chill a keg before serving?
24 hours
What is the proper way to serve a Hefeweizen from the bottle?
Roll the bottle gently in hand to stir up yeast.
What glass would you serve a Belgian style in?
Tulip
What glass would you serve a Hefeweizen style in?
Hourglass
What glass would you serve a Russian Imperial Stout style in?
Snifter
What is the type of gas used for draught beer?
CO2 or Mix of CO2 and Nitrogen
What is the shelf life for a hand pump keg (party keg)?
1 day
How often do the lines need cleaned?
Every 2 weeks
What type of beer can be aged?
High ABV beer
What is a consequence of not refrigerating beer?
Accelerated Aging
What is the optimum beer storage temperature?
34-36 degrees F
What temperature should beer be from the tap be served?
42-44 degrees F
What is the best type of storage for beer to prevent skunking?
Canned Beer
List in order best UV protection in bottles from best to worst.
Brown, Blue, Green, Clear
What is lacing?
The carbonation bubbles on side of glass as beer is drank.
How do you check if a beer glass is clean?
water spots, salt test, head retention
What is the order of cleaning glassware?
Empty glass in drain
Wash with sudless, non-petroleum based cleaner
Rinse in cold water
Rinse in sanitizer
Dry inverted on rack so air circulates
Rinse with cold water immediately before dispensing
What is Dram Shop Law?
Holds bartenders and servers responsible for patrons over indulgence
What are the two types of keg valves?
Threaded
Drop-in
Name the 5 keg sizes and their capacity?
1/6 barrel 5 gallons ¼ barrel squatty 7.75 gallons ¼ barrel slim 7.75 gallons Euro keg 13.2 gallons ½ barrel 15.5 gallons
Name two non-keg serving vessels:
Cask
Serving Tank
What is a Nitrogen Generator?
System that uses a membrane to separate N2 from compressed air.
What is a Gas Blender?
Mixes CO2 and N2 at a specific ratio
What is a Beer Pump?
Draws beer from the keg or serving vessel and delivers it to the faucet.
What are Regulators?
Adjusts and controls the flow of gas from the source
sets the serving pressure
What is a Pressure Line?
Hose that delivers gas from the regulator to the coupler
What is a Coupler?
Attaches to keg and allows gas to flow into the keg and beer to flow out.
What is a Thomas Valve?
Part of the coupler that protects the gas line from reverse flow.
What is the Coupler Check Valve?
Keeps beer from draining from the beer line when the coupler is disconnected from the keg.
What is the Coupler PSV?
protects the keg from overpressure
What is a Jumper Line?
tubing between coupler and draft system
What is a FOB Detector?
stops the flow to faucet when beer line is empty
What is the Trunk Line?
bundle of beer lines (barrier tubing) and glycol supply and return lines that is insulated
What is a Power Back?
refrigeration units that provide cooling for
beer kegs
towers
lines, etc.
What is a Beer Line?
carries beer from coupler to faucet
often barrier tubing in long draw systems, otherwise vinyl
replace annually
What is a Chocker?
Short section of 3/16” ID tubing between barrier tubing and tower. Used to balance system.
What is a Draft Tower?
attaches to bar or keg box and has faucets mounted to it
What are Beer Faucets?
Dispenses beer. Clean and disassemble every two weeks.
What is the ideal flow rate of beer in a draft system?
1 gallon per minute
What 3 things must be considered for proper draft system balance?
Temperature
Pressure
Resistance
How long to leave a keg in a cooler to cool from room temperature?
24 hours
What is the difference between static and dynamic resistance?
Static: elevation change between keg and faucet
Dynamic: hydraulic line loss
