Cicerone Certified Beer Server Practice Test

Which of the following glasses would be most appropriate for serving an Imperial Stout with 11% ABV?

1. 6 oz Snifter

2. 12 oz Pilsner glass

3. 16 oz Standard pint

4. 20 oz Imperial pint

The correct answer is: 6 oz Snifter

The most appropriate glass for serving an Imperial Stout with 11% ABV would be a 6 oz Snifter. This type of glass helps concentrate the aromas and flavors of the beer due to its short stem and wide bowl, making it perfect for stronger beers like the Imperial Stout. The other glass options are not ideal because the 12 oz Pilsner glass is too small and narrow for the beer to properly release its aromas, the 16 oz Standard pint may not be able to contain the entire 11% ABV in one serving without overwhelming the drinker, and the 20 oz Imperial pint has a taller and narrower bowl, which can disperse the aromas too quickly and not fully showcase the complexity of the beer's flavors. Therefore, the 6 oz Snifter is the most suitable choice for serving an Imperial Stout with 11% ABV.