Beer Quiz

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What’s in the Beer Knowledge Quiz?

This quiz tests your expertise about the world’s favourite fermented beverage with questions that include:

  • The science behind brewing
  • Traditional beer styles and their origins
  • Beer measurements and terminology
  • Global beer culture and traditions

From the monasteries of Belgium to the beer halls of Munich, this quiz will take you on a journey through the fascinating world of beer. Maybe you’re a homebrewer who knows their wort from their trub, or you’re just someone who enjoys a good pint at the local pub. Either way, this quiz will test your knowledge and might even teach you something new about your favourite beverage!

Beer Quiz

Challenge your friends to see who knows their stuff – remember, it’s about quality, not quantity! Though we can’t promise you a beer at the end, we can guarantee you’ll have fun testing your knowledge. Did you know that monks once used beer to sustain themselves during fasting periods? Well, that’s just a taste of the fascinating facts you might encounter in this quiz. Take a look at the questions below to see what’s brewing!

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Q1: Which ingredient serves as the main source of fermentable sugars in beer production?

A1: Malted barley

Q2: Which of the following are traditional beer styles originating from Germany?

A2: Pilsner, Hefeweizen, Bock

Q3: What is the primary function of hops in beer production?

A3: To add bitterness and flavour

Q4: Match each beer characteristic with its cause:

A4: Cloudiness - Suspended yeast, Bitterness - Alpha acids, Foam head - Proteins

Q5: What temperature range is typically used for storing and serving lager?

A5: 3-7°C

Q6: Arrange these steps of the beer brewing process in the correct order:

A6: Mashing, Boiling with hops, Fermentation

Q7: Which country consumes the most beer per capita annually?

A7: Czech Republic

Q8: What is the process called when yeast converts sugars into alcohol during beer production?

A8: Fermentation

Q9: Which of the following are authentic Belgian Trappist breweries?

A9: Chimay, Orval, Westmalle

Q10: Which unit is used to measure the bitterness of beer?

A10: IBU (International Bitterness Units)

Q11: Match each beer style with its country of origin:

A11: Saison - Belgium, Porter - England, Kolsch - Germany

Q12: What is the traditional vessel used for brewing beer called?

A12: Mash tun

Q13: Arrange these beers from lowest to highest typical alcohol content:

A13: Light Lager, Pale Ale, Imperial Stout

Q14: What is the name of the sediment that forms at the bottom of unfiltered beer?

A14: Lees

Q15: What is the name for the sugary liquid extracted during the mashing process?

A15: Wort

Q16: Which beer style is traditionally served with a slice of lemon or orange?

A16: Hefeweizen

Q17: What is the traditional serving size of a British pint?

A17: 568ml

Q18: Which city hosts the world's largest beer festival, Oktoberfest?

A18: Munich

Q19: What is the name for beer that has not been filtered or pasteurised?

A19: Real ale

Q20: What is the term for when beer is exposed to light and develops a 'skunky' flavour?

A20: Light-struck

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