Certified Beer Server Examination
Practice Test Questions and Answers
Rated A+
How long does it take for green bottled beer exposed to sunlight or fluorescent light to become
funky? ✔✔a few minutes
Which are signs of a beer- clean glass? ✔✔1) free of lip marks,
2) water sheets on inside
3) nice foam head appears when filled
4) leaves "lace" when beer is drunk
Is beer best served in a frosted glass? ✔✔no, beer shouldn't be served in frosted glass.
Which of the following represents and error in proper draft pouring technique? ✔✔positioning
the faucet in contact with inside of glass
Every draft system requires periodic maintenance and cleaning, but how do you know if
something is wrong with your draft system? What are the warning signs? ✔✔1) constantly
foamy pours, even when a keg is properly chilled,
, 2) dribbling faucets
3) stained or cloudy hoses in the cooler
4) dull/ sour taste to beer, especially first pour each day.
5) cloudy beer (when it's normally clear)
Select all of the reasons to serve bottled beer in a glass: ✔✔1) Enhances appreciation of beer's
visual attributes
2) allows enjoyment of beer aroma
3) separates beer from yeast in bottle- conditioned beers
How should bottled beer be poured for a customer? ✔✔With glass at 45' angle, pour down side
until 2/3 full, then shift upright and pour down middle
Which of the following flavors is not a sign of stale beer? ✔✔Banana
Which of the following is most likely to help preserve the freshness and flavor of bottled beer?
✔✔Refrigerated
Practice Test Questions and Answers
Rated A+
How long does it take for green bottled beer exposed to sunlight or fluorescent light to become
funky? ✔✔a few minutes
Which are signs of a beer- clean glass? ✔✔1) free of lip marks,
2) water sheets on inside
3) nice foam head appears when filled
4) leaves "lace" when beer is drunk
Is beer best served in a frosted glass? ✔✔no, beer shouldn't be served in frosted glass.
Which of the following represents and error in proper draft pouring technique? ✔✔positioning
the faucet in contact with inside of glass
Every draft system requires periodic maintenance and cleaning, but how do you know if
something is wrong with your draft system? What are the warning signs? ✔✔1) constantly
foamy pours, even when a keg is properly chilled,
, 2) dribbling faucets
3) stained or cloudy hoses in the cooler
4) dull/ sour taste to beer, especially first pour each day.
5) cloudy beer (when it's normally clear)
Select all of the reasons to serve bottled beer in a glass: ✔✔1) Enhances appreciation of beer's
visual attributes
2) allows enjoyment of beer aroma
3) separates beer from yeast in bottle- conditioned beers
How should bottled beer be poured for a customer? ✔✔With glass at 45' angle, pour down side
until 2/3 full, then shift upright and pour down middle
Which of the following flavors is not a sign of stale beer? ✔✔Banana
Which of the following is most likely to help preserve the freshness and flavor of bottled beer?
✔✔Refrigerated
