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There’s more to beer than simply popping open a can, kicking back, and enjoying - although we do admit that is pretty fun! In reality, beer has a rich history and a lot of (delicious) varieties. The beverage has its own terminology and following of devout connoisseurs.
And let’s face it, there’s a lot to know about beer. Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz, and find out if your beer brain dead and can’t tell a craft beer from a Coors or if your a brilliant beer brainiac who deserves a high degree of respect from your fellow beer lovers.
1. Which of the following types of beer would age best?
a. Any beer will work
b. A beer high in alcoholic content
c. None - you can’t age beer
d. Any relatively low cost beer - the additives help preserve the beer during aging
2. What are hops?
a. Yeast
b. A combination of spices added to beer for flavor, aroma, and to inhibit the growth of bacteria
c. A plant added to beer for flavor, aroma, and to inhibit the growth of bacteria
d. None of the above
3. What does ABV stand for?
a. Alcohol By Volume
b. Alcohol in Beer Volume
c. Awesome Beer Variety
d. Alcoholic Brew Volume
4. What are craft beers?
a. Beers from small, independent breweries that use only traditional ingredients and methods
b. Beers from small, independent breweries that use only environmentally friendly materials and methods
c. Beers that are home-brewed
d. None of the above
5. Which of the following beer packages may contribute to beer having a skunky aroma?
a. Brown bottles
b. Cans
c. Kegs
d. Green bottles
6. The term “head” in association with beer refers to what?
a. Neck of the bottle
b. Foam on top of the beer
c. First drink of beer
d. None of the above
7. Lagers are beer fermented with ______ fermenting yeast.
a. Top
b. Inactive
c. Out
d. Bottom
8. True or false, beer (consumed in moderation) can promote healthy bones, teeth, and nails?
a. True
b. False
9. What are the four basic ingredients in beer?
a. Malt, hops, yeast, and sugar
b. Hops, yeast, water, and grain
c. Malt, hops, yeast, and water
d. Yeast, water, sugar, and vinegar
10. Ales are fermented at what temperature in comparison to a lager?
a. Colder
b. Warmer
c. Same
d. It varies
11. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend a limit of how many alcoholic drinks per day for women and how many for men?
a. 1 for women and 2 for men
b. 1 for women and 1 for men
c. 2 for women and 2 for men
d. 2 for women and 3 for men
12. What does IPA stand for?
a. India Pale Alcohol
b. International Pale Ale
c. India Pale Ale
d. Indian Pale Ale
Alright - we know that was fun - but that's all for test questions. Now is the time to find out how you've faired.
ANSWERS
1. Which of the following types of beer would age best?
Answer: B - A beer high in alcoholic content
2. What are hops?
Answer: C - A plant added to beer for flavor, aroma, and to inhibit the growth of bacteria
3. What does ABV stand for?
Answer: A - Alcohol By Volume
4. What are craft beers?
Answer: A - Beers from small, independent breweries that use only traditional ingredients and methods
5. Which of the following beer packages may contribute to beer having a skunky aroma?
Answer: D - Green bottles
6. The term “head” in association with beer refers to what?
Answer: B - Foam on top of the beer
7. Lagers are beer fermented with ______ fermenting yeast.
Answer: D - Bottom
8. True or false, beer (consumed in moderation) can promote healthy bones, teeth, and nails?
Answer: A - True
9. What are the four basic ingredients in beer?
Answer: C - Malt, hops, yeast, and water
10. Ales are fermented at what temperature in comparison to a lager?
Answer: B - Warmer
11. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend a limit of how many alcoholic drinks per day for women and how many for men?
Answer: A - 1 for women and 2 for men
12. What does IPA stand for?
Answer: C - India Pale Ale
So, how did you do?
12 correct - All hail the mighty and all-knowing Einstein of beer! To be honest, your knowledge of beer is a little frightening.
11 - 9 correct - While you may not be a genius with near psychic abilities when it comes to beer knowledge no one likes a know it all right? However, you’re definitely a beer brainiac!
8 - 6 correct- Not bad. Break out those books (or in this case head to the bar?) and get studying (drinking?). You’ll be a beer brainiac in no time!
5 - 3 correct - You need a little help with your beer knowledge...maybe your local bartender could tutor you? Or just be sure to stick around The Girl’s Guide to Good Beer and drink up all the great knowledge the site has to offer.
2 - 0 correct - Ouch! You did know this was a quiz about beer right? Unfortunately, you’re beer brain dead. However, you can still enjoy a good brew (they say ignorance is bliss)!
