Section 3: keeping & Serving Beer

Question 0

What are the specs for a cylinder keg?

Answer 0

5-5.16 gallons
661oz
# of 12oz. beers = 55
Wt of full keg 58Lbs

Question 1

What are 4 types of kegs?

Answer 1

1. Cylinder
2. Pony keg
3. 1/4 barrel
4. Full size keg

Question 2

What are the specs of a pony keg?

Answer 2

7.75 gallons
992oz
# of 12oz beers = 82
Weight 87 lbs

Question 3

What are the specs for 1/4 barrel?

Answer 3

7.75 gallons
992oz
# of 12oz beers = 82
Weight 87 lbs

Question 4

What are the specs for a full size keg?

Answer 4

15.5 gallon
1984 oz.
# of 12oz beers = 165
Weight 161 lbs

Question 5

What temperature should beer beer from keg to glass?

Answer 5

34-38F

Question 6

What are some pro and cons of water cooled systems?

Answer 6

Efficient operation
More maintenance
More investment cost

Question 7

What are two types of one way valves on a coupler?

Answer 7

Thomas valve

Check valve

Question 8

What does a Thomas valve do?

Answer 8

• Allows CO2 to flow into keg
• Prevents backing up into the gas line
• protects gas regulators from damage

Question 9

What does the integral pressure relief valve do?

Answer 9

Opens to prevent damage to keg or coupler if excessive gas pressure were applied to a keg

Question 10

What is the name of the piece that prevents damage to keg or coupler in case of excessive gas pressure?

Answer 10

Integral pressure relief valve

Question 11

What’s the most common coupler used by US breweries?

Answer 11

Sankey D

Question 12

What does a faucet do?

Answer 12

Dispenses beer to glass

Question 13

What are the different type of faucets?

Answer 13

Standard
European
Flow control
Stout
Ventless

Question 14

What does a regulator do?

Answer 14

Controls the flow of gas

Question 15

What is the relationship bw temp and volume, & pressure and volume?

Answer 15

P⬆, V ⬆

T⬆, V⬇

Question 16

What inefficiencies are caused by a partially opened faucet?

Answer 16

Turbulent flow
Excessive foaming
Waste

Question 17

What are some sensory benefits of pouring beer with proper head?

Answer 17

• Visual appeal
• Aromatic volatiles in beer are released
• palate cleansing from enhanced carbonation

Question 18

What are 3 different beer clean glass tests?

Answer 18

1. Sheeting test
2. Salt test
3. Lacing test

Question 19

What temperature range should beer be stored?

Answer 19

34-38F

Question 20

What temperature range should beer be served?

Answer 20

38-44F

Question 21

What temperature should glycol be set at in a long draw system?

Answer 21

27-32F

Question 22

What is the normal flow rate of beer?

Answer 22

2oz per second