Cicerone Certified Beer Server Practice Test

Which of the following bar practices should be avoided?

1. Air drying beer glassware

2. Dunking faucet in beer while pouring

3. Holding the faucet handle at the base while pouring

4. Rinsing glasses with water immediately prior to filling with beer

The correct answer is: Dunking faucet in beer while pouring

Dunking the faucet in beer while pouring is not a recommended bar practice because it can cause contamination of the beer. This is because bacteria and other microorganisms can easily transfer from the faucet to the beer, potentially causing off-flavors and ruining the taste of the beer. Air drying beer glassware (A) is a safe and common practice, as long as the glasses are dried with a clean towel before use. Holding the faucet handle at the base while pouring (C) can also help prevent contamination, as long as the handle is regularly cleaned. Rinsing glasses with water immediately prior to filling with beer (D) is not necessary and can potentially introduce impurities into the glass.