This is an unofficial answer key. I've supplied what I think are correct answers to the April 2008 Certified Cicerone Exam, and I've cited sources and provided links for more in depth study.
Cicerone Certification Program
Certified Cicerone Exam
April 2008
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Beer Glassware
For each of the beer styles listed below, indicate the letter the pictured glass you think would be most appropriate for serving that style in. (More than one glass may be suitable for some styles.) Please note the volume indication for each glass.
(The emphasis is mine. This is an unofficial answer key. If you think that any answer is incorrect, please leave a comment below.)
Sources:
April 2008 Certified Cicerone Exam
Tasting Beer p. 108-109
Brewer's Association Style Finder
Total Wine & More's Total Guide to Beer
The glass pictured in "A" is called a Pokal, which is a Pilsner glass with a stem.
English Bitter
English Bitters are session beers, typically served in pubs in "G" - a nonick pint glass.
Saison
There's no stemmed tulip glass available. The non-stemmed tulip "I" is traditionally used for stouts. "D" is a little too small. There is no other choice that has an inward curve that would concentrate Saison's aromas.
The shaker pint, "E", is not the best vessel for presenting beer, so I'm going with "G", the nonick pint. I'm going to help rationalize this by saying ESBs are served in nonick pints, and Saisons have about the same ABV as ESBs.
Would you choose something else? Tell me in the comment section.
Kolsch
Kolsch is traditionally served in "H" - a small, straight sided glass called a stange.
Barleywine
Barleywine is high alcohol (8 - 12% ABV), so it would be served in "D" - a snifter (notice that this glass holds 10 oz/295 ml).
Stout
The tulip glass (no stem), "I" is the traditional English Stout glass.
German Hefe-Weizen
The vase, "C", is the traditional weissbier glass.
American Amber Ale
This beer could be served in a shaker pint "E", but that's not the most flattering vessel for beer, so I'm going to go with the nonick pint - "G".
Munich Helles
A pilsner glass, stange, or nonick pint glass would be appropriate, but a Bavarian Beer Hall would serve Munich Helles in a mug - "B".
Belgian Dubbel
If the branded glassware is not available, serve Belgian beers in "F", a Goblet / Chalice.
First, thank you for putting this site together. I am in the process of studying for the Certified Cicerone Exam and this study guide has been very helpful. I just wanted to comment on the glass selection for an American Amber Ale. While I agree with your rationale that a shaker pint in not the most flattering glass, it is the glass most widely used for beer in America. Given this is an American style, I would respectfully suggest it could be appropriate for this style (perhaps in addition to the nonick pint?). Thanks again for this great site!
ReplyDeleteHey Andrew, thanks for commenting!
DeleteWhile I would never turn down an American Amber Ale served in a shaker pint, there are several reasons why I don't think that the shaker pint is the most appropriate glass for the job.
Notice that I said "MOST appropriate", which is what the test is asking for.
One reason is volume. The shaker pint holds 14 ounces (measured to the rim). American Amber Ale has a moderately full head. This means that if there is a head on the beer (and there should be) the shaker pint holds 12 ounces of beer at best.
American Amber Ale has 4.5 - 6.2% ABV, so a 16 oz serving is appropriate.
The nonick pint, with its 19 oz capacity and slight bulge, handles a full 16oz pour with room for a substantial head.
I will research and edit this further after I finish posting the rest of the answer key. Thanks again for commenting.
Prost!
Again thank you for posting all the answers Mark! For the saison I said "D" since it is very similar to a belgian tulip. I found this resource as well:
ReplyDelete"8 to 10 ounce Champagne flute or white wine glass for specialties. Can be effectively used for fruit Lambics, Gueuze, Eisbock, wild ales, Saison, Berliner Weisse, and any festive specialty beer you feel deserves it."
which mentions a 10oz pour being good for a saison
Thanks, that was a really cool read! Beer Garden Table
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