Master Brewer Certification Brewery Business Management & Regulations

Question 1

Which federal agency regulates the labeling and advertising of beer sold in the United States?

Accepted Answer

TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau)

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FDA

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USDA

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EPA

Question 2

A brewer must file a Brewer's Notice with the TTB before beginning operations—what does this document establish?

Accepted Answer

The brewer's legal authorization to produce beer for commercial sale

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The brewer's marketing plan

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A health inspection certificate

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A state liquor license

Question 3

What is the standard federal excise tax rate for domestic craft brewers producing under 60,000 barrels per year on the first 60,000 barrels?

Accepted Answer

$3.50 per barrel

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$18 per barrel

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$7 per barrel

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$14 per barrel

Question 4

Which business metric measures the cost of producing beer as a percentage of its selling price?

Accepted Answer

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) percentage

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Gross margin

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Working capital ratio

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Debt service coverage ratio

Question 5

A three-tier system in US alcohol distribution separates which three entities?

Accepted Answer

Producers, distributors, retailers

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Farmers, processors, retailers

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Importers, wholesalers, consumers

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Brewers, bottlers, marketers

Question 6

What does an HACCP plan primarily protect in a brewery setting?

Accepted Answer

Food and beverage safety through hazard analysis and critical control points

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Intellectual property

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Financial records

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Employee wages