Posted: May 17th, 2016

Explain the dark side of alcohol.

1. Explain the dark side of alcohol.
2. Explain the relationship between proof and percentage of alcohol. What are the alcohol ranges for beer, table wine, and spirits?
3. Explain the production methods, ingredients, and uniqueness of Scotch whiskey, Irish whiskey, and Bourbon.
4. What are the key factors of clean beer glasses? What is the head size for an ideal glass of beer?
5. What are the three options a bar has for purchasing carbonated drinks? Explain how each works.
6. What are the three methods for measuring liquor for a drink? Explain how each works.
7. What is the mixing method used for Martinis? How is the recipe for Martinis adjusted when a guest orders a dry martini ?
8. Describe the components of both the unlimited bar menu concept and the limited drink menu concept.
9. Explain the meaning of the terms well brands and premium well brands in a beverage operation. Describe why a bar operator would use one over another.
10. List three of the rules servers should follow when handling ice.