Winter Quiz

1. The first Oktoberfest was held to celebrate which of these events:
a) a royal wedding
b) the abdication of the king
c) the legalization of beer in Germany
d) the 100th anniversary of the invention of the tuba


2. Which came first, beer or wine?


3. Roast barley contributes which flavor to a beer:
a) burnt
b) sweet
c) fruity
d) spicy


4. Of the following hops, which one is not commercially grown in New Zealand:
a) Pride of Ringwood
b) Hallertau
c) Pacific Gem
d) Kent Goldings


5. True or false, most American lagers are made from 100% malted barley.


6. When brewing a Holiday spiced ale, which spice has the most potent flavor and should be used most cautiously:
a) cinnamon
b) cocoa
c) nutmeg
d) coriander seed


7. Anchor “Liberty” beer is generally considered to be what style of beer:
a) American Lager
b) India Pale Ale
c) Brown Porter
d) Extra Special Bitter


8. In order to be used in brewing, barley must first be:
a) sprouted with water
b) dried in a kiln
c) cooked as a thick porridge
d) all of these
e) none of these


9. In what country does the beer style known as “Wee Heavy” originate?


10. What is gruit ale?


11. What brewery introduced beer in a pull tab aluminum can?


12. Russian Imperial Stout originated in which country?
a) Czechoslovakia
b) Hungary
c) England
d) Sweden

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