Learning Outcome #4 Flashcards
When storing beer, what are the four key considerations?
- Time
- Temperature
- Oxygen
- Light
What is the ideal short-term storage temperature for beer?
Ideally refrigerated below 8℃
You should keep a beer sealed and away from oxygen to protect what two characteristics of beer?
Aromas and carbonation
What time frame is traditional cask ale best consumed?
2 to 3 days from the first pour.
What is the shelf life of a keg of pasteurized beer that is pressurized by CO2
90-120 days from filling
What is the shelf life of a keg of un-pasteurized beer that is pressurized by CO2
45-60 days from filling
What is the shelf life of beer packaged in cans or bottles
Typically the beer will have a shelf life of about a year but it is best served within 3 to 6 months from the brewing date.
(assuming stored in proper conditions)
When is the time frame best to consume beer packaged in a Growler?
, A Growler (Basically a glass jug with a closure) is best consumed in 1-3 days. Once opened it should be consumed immediately. (like other cans or bottles)
What angle should a glass be held at when pouring draft beer from a tap
45º until 70% full, then move the glass to the upright position.
What beer style is most associated with Nitro
Irish Stout
What are two important things to know at the outset before opening a bottle of beer (crown cap)
- Is there sediment?
- is it high carbonation
(from bottle conditioned)
what is considered the common way to incorporate the sediment when serving a Wit or Weissbier?
‘Rouse’ the sediment, by rolling the bottle gently on its side.
List the common faults associated with storage and service.
- Staling
- Light Strike
- Bacterial infection
what three beer styles are suitable for ageing?
- Imperial Stout
- Barley Wine
- Geuze
What are 3 colours of glass for beer bottles and which one offers the best protection from light-struck
- Clear
- Green
- Brown, is the best
What serving glass is suggested for the Abbey Ale style of beer
The Chalice
What serving glass is suggested for the UK Bitter beer style
The Dimpled Mug
What serving glass is suggested for the Munich Helles or Munich Dubkel
The Masskrug
What serving glass is suggested for a Barley Wine or Imperial Stout
The Snifter
What serving glass is suggested for a Kolsch
The Stange
What beer style is suggested for the Stemmed Tulip Glass
Belgium Styles
What beer style is suggested for the Teku Glass
this is a modern universal beer-tasting glass invented in Italy good for almost any beer.
What serving glass is suggested for a Scotch Ale
The Thistle Glass
What serving glass is suggested for a Weissbier
The Weizenglass
What is the suggested serving temperature for an American Lager
Well Chilled
3-7℃
What is the suggested serving temperature for a Czech or German Pilsner
Well Chilled
3-7℃
What is the suggested serving temperature for a Weissbier
Well Chilled
3-7℃
What is the suggested serving temperature for a Porter
Chilled
7-12℃
What is the suggested serving temperature for an American Pale Ale
Chilled
7-12℃
What is the suggested serving temperature for an American IPA
Chilled
7-12℃
What is the suggested serving temperature for a Helles or Dunkels Bock
Chilled
7-12℃
What is the suggested serving temperature for an Imperial Stout
Lightly Chilled
12-15℃
What is the suggested serving temperature for a Barley Wine
Lightly Chilled
12-15℃
What is the suggested serving temperature for a Belgium Dubbel
Lightly Chilled
12-15℃
What Beer styles are suggested for a service temperature of 12-15℃, Lightly Chilled
Styles with complex and pronounced aromas, high to very high alcohol
What Beer styles are suggested for a service temperature of 7-12℃, Chilled
Styles with medium to pronounced aroma, medium to high alcohol
What Beer styles are suggested for a service temperature of 3-7℃, Well Chilled
Styles with light to medium aroma, low to medium alcohol
What is the abv for ‘Low Alcohol’ on the SAT
4% abv and below
What is the abv for ‘Medium Alcohol’ on the SAT
4.1% - 5.9% abv
What is the abv for ‘High Alcohol’ on the SAT
6-9% abv
What is the abv for ‘Very High Alcohol’ on the SAT
Above 9% abv
Which of the beer packaging options is best stored at cellar temperature 11-13℃
Cask Beer
This temperature allows for continued development.
The other packaging options would be stored colder if possible.
