Cicerone Certified Beer Server Practice Exam

Heel in, heel out is the required method to treat the glass during which part of the cleaning process?

1. Washing with soap

2. Rinsing in cold water

3. Drying with a cloth

4. Soaking in sanitizer

The correct answer is: Rinsing in cold water

The correct choice highlights the importance of the heel-in, heel-out technique during rinsing in cold water. This method involves tilting the glass to ensure that all soap and residues are thoroughly removed. By using this technique, you are effectively allowing the water to flow evenly through the glass, which helps eliminate any lingering soap or other cleaning agents that could affect the beer's taste or aroma once served. While washing with soap involves scrubbing for cleanliness, it does not specifically require the heel-in, heel-out technique, as this step focuses more on the application of soap and physical cleaning. Drying with a cloth is aimed at preventing water spots but does not use the heel-in, heel-out technique, and soaking in sanitizer is a separate step altogether that emphasizes disinfection rather than the rinsing process. Thus, using the heel-in, heel-out method during rinsing is critical for ensuring a clean glass ready for optimum beer presentation.