Exam Focus
- Chill kegs to operating temperature before tapping.
- Use correct disengage and engage steps for common coupler families.
- Reset the FOB when the system uses one.
What to know
Same-product keg changes focus on temperature, coupler handling, and restoring beer flow.
Syllabus detail
- Kegs should be chilled to draft operating temperature, generally 38 F / 3 C, before tapping; a common guideline is at least 24 hours in the cooler.
- D/G/S/U couplers disengage by lifting and quarter-turning counterclockwise; A/M couplers slide off the valve.
- FOBs must be reset after keg changes where used.
Study task
Be ready to explain changing a keg of the same product in the context of serving draft beer and apply it to a realistic Certified Cicerone® service, tasting, brewing, style, or pairing scenario.
Key Terms
- Changing a keg
- Chill kegs to operating temperature before tapping.