Exam Focus
- Use CO2 or CO2-nitrogen blends at proper pressure for traditional kegs.
- Never use compressed air when dispense gas contacts beer.
- Know party pumps limit flavor stability to less than one day.
What to know
Proper dispense gas preserves carbonation and protects beer from oxygen exposure.
Syllabus detail
- Traditional draft kegs must use CO2 or CO2-nitrogen mix at the proper pressure.
- Compressed air should not contact beer in traditional kegs, but may be used for single-use bag-in-keg formats.
- Party pumps put oxygen in contact with beer and limit flavor stability to less than one day.
Study task
Be ready to explain serve beer properly in the context of beer storage and apply it to a realistic Certified Cicerone® service, tasting, brewing, style, or pairing scenario.
Key Terms
- Serve beer properly
- Use CO2 or CO2-nitrogen blends at proper pressure for traditional kegs.