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FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE - LEARNERS MANUAL

The table below indicates the various sizes in which bottled and draught beer is served:

International
Size Imperial (USA and UK)
(France, Germany etc.)
Half Pint draught 250ml 10 fluid oz (284ml)
Medium draught 330ml Not Sold

Pint draught 500ml 20 fluid oz (568ml)
Standard bottles 330ml 10 fluid oz (284ml)

Large bottles 500ml 500ml

5.7.1 Serving Beer

In warm climates, beers are very popular drinks, because they are always served chilled.
Beer is sold in two ways:

Draught

Draught beer is poured from a tap and stored in large containers, which are sealed and
usually require the addition of CO2 (Carbon Dioxide), as they are being poured. Draught
beers are usually stored in casks, which have been sterilised. They are then stacked on
racks for easy access. Draught beer should ideally be used within three to five weeks.

Pouring draught beer

Beer should be served at a temperature of 13-15˚C (55-58 F). Draught beers should
have a small head of froth on them, and the server should ensure that they serve the
correct quantity of beer with a small head, and not a large head to make up the
quantity required. When pouring, it is important to follow these guidelines:

1. Hold glass at 2. Keep glass
a 45 degree about 1 inch
angle. below the
tap

4. Straighten it up.
3. When the
glass is 2/3
full...

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