Cicerone Certified Beer Server Practice Exam

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For how long should a keg be stored in the cooler prior to service to minimize foaming?

12 Hours
24 Hours
36 Hours
48 Hours

The correct answer is: 24 Hours

To minimize foaming when serving beer from a keg, it is generally recommended to store the keg in the cooler for at least 24 hours before tapping it. This allows the beer inside the keg to reach a stable temperature that is conducive to proper serving conditions. When a keg is moved from a warmer environment to a cooler one, the temperature change can create excess pressure and agitation within the keg. Allowing the keg to rest for a full day helps the beer to acclimate, ensuring that it is at the ideal serving temperature. A cooler temperature stabilizes the carbonation levels, thus reducing the amount of gas that escapes when the beer is poured, which in turn minimizes foaming. Storing a keg for a shorter duration may not provide sufficient time for the beer to adjust to the cooler temperature, leading to increased foaming when it is served. On the contrary, while longer storage times can contribute to stability, storing a keg for too long—beyond a day or two—may start affecting the beer's quality. Therefore, storing it for 24 hours effectively balances stabilization and freshness, making it the recommended time frame for minimizing foaming upon serving.