Cicerone Server Study

If a draft line is pouring foamy, which of these is the most likely cause

Alcohol content of the beer is too high
Bartender is opening the faucet too quickly
Cleaning solution is left in the line
Temperature of the keg is too high

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between German Pilsner and Oktoberfest?

German Pilsner is darker in color than Oktoberfest
German Pilsner is higher in malt flavor than Oktoberfest
German Pilsner is less bitter than Oktoberfest
German Pilsner is lower in alcohol than Oktoberfest

Which of the following best describes the natural process that occurs during malting?

A flower produces seeds
A fruit is transported by other animals
A living plant begins to decay
A seed begins to grow into a new plant

If draft lines are not cleaned regularly, which of the following flavors is most likely to develop?

Clove
Green Apple
Nutty 
Vinegar

Variation in which of the following ingredients is the difference between Ales and Lagers

Hops
Malt 
Water
Yeast

Which of the following is a notable exception to the three-tier system in many states?

A gas station that sells beer
A small brewery that self-distributes locally
An importer that sells unpasteurized beer
Two breweries from different states selling a collaboration beer

What is the best method for drying beer glasses?

Which of the following is generally unique to stout, and is not often found in other beers?

Assertive hop bitterness
Citrus hop aroma
Malty sweetness
Roasted barley flavor

Which of the following is the name for the beer trait which is based on the relationship between IBUs and malt content?

Alcohol warmth
Aroma balance
Malt intensity
Percieved bitterness

How long does it take draft beer served with compressed air or a party pump to go bad?

Less than 1 day
1 week
2 weeks
1 month

Which of the following beer styles is usually served in a glass uniquely associated with it?

American Brown Ale
California Common
English IPA
Hefeweizen

Which of the following beer characteristics is least likely to be affected by the addition of hops?

Aroma
Bitterness
Color 
Flavor

Which of the following is considered a Trappist or Abbey style beer?

Bohemian Pilsner
Dubbel
Fruit Lambic
Saison

Which of the following is most important to eliminate in order to prevent beer skunking?

Exposure to sunlight
Green bottles
Open 6-pack carriers
Room temperature storage

Which of the following is primarily a yeast-derived flavor?

Banana
Biscuit
Minty
Citrus

Which of the following is a dark gold to amber color ale with 7.5-10%abv and highly assertive hop bitterness?

American Stout
Belgian Golden Strong Ale
Imperial IPA
Tripel

To assess the flavors of a beer served at 48 degrees, what should you do?

Drink it straight from the bottle
Cool it down
Let it warm up
Pour it in a frosted mug

Which of the following is a trait of Saison

Assertive hop bitterness
Amber to brown color
Fruity and peppery yeast flavors
Lower (3.8-4.5% abv)

When you pick up a glass off the bar, what is the first step to the cleaning process?

Empty glass into and open drain
Rinse in cold water, heel in, heel out
Rinse with cold water
Wash with sudsless soap and brush

When is the best time to assess the aroma of a beer?

Once it has warmed to room temperature
Only after you have tasted the beer
Soon after it is served in the glass
While it is still in the bottle

Which of the following high-alcohol beer styles has many commercial examples whose names reference the devil?

American Barleywine
Belgian Golden Strong Ale
Dry Stout
Strong Scotch Ale