Exam Focus
- Never refill a used glass without cleaning it.
- Know the three-sink method.
- Know dedicated glass washer concerns.
- Use sheeting, salt, foam, bubbles, and lace as cleanliness checks.
Cleaning methods
Manual cleaning uses wash, rinse, and sanitizer steps with proper drying. Machine cleaning requires correct chemicals, temperature, maintenance, and avoiding food or dairy soils.
Beer-clean checks
Water should sheet evenly, salt should adhere to wet glass, foam should form and persist, and bubbles should not cling to the glass wall.
Key Terms
- Beer clean
- Glassware free of residues that harm foam, aroma, or appearance.
- Lace
- Foam that clings to the glass after sips.