Question 1

The world’s oldest, continuously operating brewery was founded in:

Accepted Answer

1040

Question 2

The German purity law, which dictates that beer consist only of barley, hops, yeast, and water, is referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

Reinheitsgebot

Question 3

You’re enjoying a raspberry-infused lambic with a refreshingly tart aftertaste.  This beer style originated in:

Accepted Answer

Belgium

Question 4

It’s been said that beer is liquid bread.  Which style of beer includes a hefty portion of wheat?

Accepted Answer

Marzen

Question 5

There are many styles of beer, but technically only two TYPES of beer in the world.  All beer is either:

Accepted Answer

A lager or an ale

Question 6

What is the typical alcohol by volume for mass-produced American beers?

Accepted Answer

4-5%

Question 7

Which beer is best consumed at room temperature?

Accepted Answer

Russian Imperial Stout

Question 8

Beer’s not only great to drink--it’s great to cook with.  You’re making beer cheese soup with some pale ale, but avoid overcooking or the concentration of hops will make the dish too:

Accepted Answer

Bitter

Question 9

How did India Pale Ale get its name?

Accepted Answer

Extra hops kept British beer from spoiling en route to India

Question 10

Does milk stout actually contain milk?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it’s made with a milk sugar called lactose

Question 11

Not everyone is a beer purist--some people mix their beer with other ingredients to make a beer cocktail.  Throw together beer, Clamato, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and lime...what have you got?

Accepted Answer

A michelada

Are You a Beer Snob?

2) The German purity law, which dictates that beer consist only of barley, hops, yeast, and water, is referred to as the:

3) You’re enjoying a raspberry-infused lambic with a refreshingly tart aftertaste. This beer style originated in:

4) It’s been said that beer is liquid bread. Which style of beer includes a hefty portion of wheat?

5) Someone just gifted you with an English barleywine. Which glass is best to serve this in?

6) There are many styles of beer, but technically only two TYPES of beer in the world. All beer is either:

7) What is the typical alcohol by volume for mass-produced American beers?

8) Which beer is best consumed at room temperature?

9) Beer’s not only great to drink--it’s great to cook with. You’re making beer cheese soup with some pale ale, but avoid overcooking or the concentration of hops will make the dish too:

10) How did India Pale Ale get its name?

11) Does milk stout actually contain milk?

12) Not everyone is a beer purist--some people mix their beer with other ingredients to make a beer cocktail. Throw together beer, Clamato, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and lime...what have you got?