Exam Focus
- Open twist-off and pry-off crowns properly.
- Practice cork safety with mushroom corks and crown-plus-cork closures.
- Use care with wax-dipped crowns so wax does not enter the beer.
- Avoid disturbing sediment while opening.
Closure handling
Different closures require different tools and hand positions. The common thread is control: protect the guest, protect the bottle lip, and avoid agitating the beer.
Key Terms
- Mushroom cork
- A cork closure held by a wire cage, common on highly carbonated bottles.