Exam Focus
- Avoid warm, frozen, or frosted glasses.
- Use cold-water rinsing only on clean glassware.
- Know rinsing removes sanitizer, cools glass, and helps head formation.
What to know
Service preparation includes correct glass temperature and a clean-glass rinse when appropriate.
Syllabus detail
- Glasses should not be warm when filled; room-temperature or chilled glasses are acceptable.
- Frozen or frosted glasses are not recommended because they cause foaming, make beer too cold, and may add frozen water or sanitizer.
- A cold-water rinse removes sanitizer, cools warm glassware, and aids head formation; glass rinsers should be used only with clean glassware.
Study task
Be ready to explain preparation to serve in the context of beer glassware and apply it to a realistic Certified Cicerone® service, tasting, brewing, style, or pairing scenario.
Key Terms
- Preparation to serve
- Avoid warm, frozen, or frosted glasses.