Exam Focus
- Do not serve bottles with snow-like white flakes.
- Do not serve bottles with a residue ring at the liquid line.
- Check for yeast sediment.
- Retain or rouse yeast based on guest preference and style tradition.
Bottle condition
Visible flakes, neck rings, or unwanted sediment movement can indicate quality problems. Servers should examine the package before committing it to the guest.
Key Terms
- Yeast sediment
- Yeast and other material settled at the bottom of an unfiltered or bottle-conditioned beer.