CRP Beverage & Bar Management Flashcards
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What is the legal minimum drinking age in the United States?
Answer: 21 years old
The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 established 21 as the legal drinking age in all US states.
Which document must a US restaurant obtain to legally sell alcoholic beverages on premises?
Answer: State-issued liquor license
Alcohol sales require a valid liquor license issued by the state's alcohol control board, with specific terms based on license type.
What is the purpose of a 'wine list' tier structure (house, reserve, premium) in a restaurant?
Answer: Offer options at different price points to appeal to a wider range of guests
Tiered wine lists let operators capture spending across guest segments, from value-conscious diners to those seeking premium pairings.
What is 'happy hour' pricing primarily intended to achieve for a restaurant bar?
Answer: Drive traffic during slow periods and increase overall revenue through volume
Happy hour discounts attract guests during off-peak hours, filling seats and generating food and beverage revenue that would otherwise be lost.
What is a 'speed rail' (or 'well') in bar operations?
Answer: The close-to-hand rack holding the most frequently used spirits during service
The speed rail holds house liquors at arm's reach so bartenders can build common cocktails quickly without walking to the back bar.
When a guest appears to be under 30 years old in a US restaurant, what is the best practice for age verification?
Answer: Request a valid government-issued photo ID before serving alcohol
Checking a government-issued ID (driver's license or passport) is the only legally defensible method of verifying a guest's age before serving alcohol.