Cicerone Certified Beer Server Practice Exam

When cleaning beer glassware using the three sink method, when is the sanitizer applied?

1. First sink

2. Second sink

3. Third sink

4. Sanitizer is not applied in any of the sinks

The correct answer is: Third sink

In the three sink method for cleaning beer glassware, the sanitizer is applied in the third sink. This method involves a sequence of steps: the first sink typically contains soapy water for washing, the second sink is filled with clean water for rinsing, and the third sink is where the sanitized water or a sanitizing solution is used to ensure that the glassware is free from any remaining bacteria or contaminants. This final step is crucial because the sanitizer must come into contact with the clean surfaces of the glassware to effectively kill any microorganisms that could affect the quality and safety of the beer served. It is important that the glassware is properly rinsed before entering the sanitizer to avoid any soap residue or contaminants that could interfere with the sanitizing process.