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THE BEER QUIZ: What’s Your Beer IQ?

The Beer Quiz

We’ve all heard about Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences where he proposed that all people have a unique blend of eight different types of intelligence including visual, bodily, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, linguistic, logical, and naturalistic.  Tests have been developed to help people determine which elements of intelligence are their strongest, and some schools have even based their curriculum around the concept.

However, Gardner’s work is not without controversy. The theory of multiple intelligences has been fiercely debated among psychologists, pedagogists, and academics who all agree that there is clearly something missing from Gardner’s list: beer intelligence.

To address this alarming oversight, Beer Syndicate has gathered together a think tank of scientists from the world’s top schools including Harvard, Oxford, and the University of Phoenix.

After the dust settled, a deceptively simple test emerged designed to assess an individual’s Beer IQ.

Simply called “The Beer Quiz, this test measures an individual’s beer knowledge through a series of questions of varying levels of difficulty: Normal, Challenging, and Hard.  At the end of the test, the individual’s score is tallied and a Beer IQ is calculated.

It’s recommended that you begin with the Normal Beer Quiz, and then proceed from there, however all three levels are provided below.

Good luck.

THE BEER QUIZ (NORMAL)

THE BEER QUIZ (CHALLENGING)

THE BEER QUIZ (HARD)

[Special thanks to Daniel J. Leonard for his collaboration and technical assistance on this project.]


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The Beer Quiz (Normal)

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The Beer Quiz has been designed to assess your Beer IQ.

Once you click the “START QUIZ” button below, you will have 5 minutes to answer a set of 10 questions (multiple choice and matching).  All questions are of either easy or medium difficulty.

After you’re finished, you’ll be given your time, score, and respective Beer IQ.

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    Miss something?  Click on “VIEW QUESTIONS” below to review your answers.

    Match your score (Beer IQ) to your rank below:

    100% = Beer Genius

    90% = Beer Brainiac

    80% = Beer Baron

    70% = Malt Master

    60% = Beer Boss

    50% = Brewer’s Apprentice

    40% = Pub Crawler

    30% = Bar Fly 

    20% or less = Beer Wench

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  1. Question 1 of 10
    1. Question

    Match the beer to its country of origin. (5 points)

    [Click or tap on the countries below, and then drag them into the correct order.]

    1. Guinness
    2. Coors
    3. Corona
    4. Beck’s
    5. Foster’s

    • Ireland
    • U.S.A.
    • Mexico
    • Germany
    • Australia
    Correct

    You know your Beer-Ography!

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    Looks like you need to brush up on your Beer-Ography.

  2. Question 2 of 10
    2. Question

    With respect to beer, what does “IPA” stand for? 

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    Originally brewed by the English, it’s said that IPA, or India Pale Ale, was better able to survive the journey to India as a result of being brewed with an increased amount of hops, which acted as a preservative.

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    Originally brewed by the English, it’s said that IPA, or India Pale Ale, was better able to survive the journey to India as a result of being brewed with an increased amount of hops, which acted as a preservative.

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    3. Question

    Which scientist wrote a book about beer? 

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    In 1876, Louis Pasteur published Etudes sur la Bière (which was translated into English as “Studies on Fermentation: The Diseases of Beer”) in which he discusses the causes of beer spoilage and the means of preventing them.

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    In 1876, Louis Pasteur published Etudes sur la Bière (which was translated into English as “Studies on Fermentation: The Diseases of Beer”) in which he discusses the causes of beer spoilage and the means of preventing them.

  4. Question 4 of 10
    4. Question

    Match how the word “beer” is written in its respective language:
    (5 points)

    [Click or tap on the languages below, and then drag them into the correct order.]

    1. Bier
    2. Cerveza
    3. Piwo
    4. Birra
    5. Bière

    • German
    • Spanish
    • Polish
    • Italian
    • French
    Correct

    Ooh la la, you nailed it!

    Incorrect

    Seriously? “Beer” should be the first word you learn in any language.

  5. Question 5 of 10
    5. Question

    All of the following beer styles originated in Germany EXCEPT:

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    Although Pilsner is widely produced and consumed in Germany, Pilsner was created in the city of Plzeň or (Pilsen) in the Czech Republic in 1842— albeit by a German brewer!

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    Although Pilsner is widely produced and consumed in Germany, Pilsner was created in the city of Plzeň or (Pilsen) in the Czech Republic in 1842— albeit by a German brewer!

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    6. Question

    With respect to beer, what does “ABV” stand for? 

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  7. Question 7 of 10
    7. Question

    All of the following are examples of ale-style beer EXCEPT:

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    The Oktoberfest beer style, also known as “Märzen”, is a bottom fermented beer, or Lager, and is traditionally served at the largest beer festival in the world, Oktoberfest.

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    The Oktoberfest beer style, also known as “Märzen”, is a bottom fermented beer, or Lager, and is traditionally served at the largest beer festival in the world, Oktoberfest.

  8. Question 8 of 10
    8. Question

    Yeast (the stuff that creates alcohol in beer) is a type of:

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    Yeast is a member of the Fungi Kingdom, along with truffles,  mushrooms, mold, and mildew.  Yum.

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    Yeast is a member of the Fungi Kingdom, along with truffles,  mushrooms, mold, and mildew.  Yum.

  9. Question 9 of 10
    9. Question

    Which one of the following countries drinks more wine than beer per volume? 

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    According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Italy consumes an average of 684 ml of wine every week per person aged 15+, as compared to 576 ml of beer.  Want to see how other countries stack up?  Check out this interactive infographic courtesy of Ghost in the Data.

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    According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Italy consumes an average of 684 ml of wine every week per person aged 15+, as compared to 576 ml of beer.  Want to see how other countries stack up?  Check out this interactive infographic courtesy of Ghost in the Data.

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    10. Question

    What can cause a beer to exhibit a “skunky” aroma?

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    A defect in beer also referred to as “light struck”, skunky beer, or beer that exhibits an aroma similar to a skunk or marijuana, is caused by exposure to UV light (particularly green and blue light) to the hops in beer (excluding tetra-hop).   This phenomenon can happen in as little as 30 seconds, and is more likely to occur with beer bottled in green, blue, or clear bottles because these bottles allow green and blue light to pass through them to the beer.   It is not the green bottle itself that causes beer to become skunked, but rather the beers exposure to UV light.   Brown bottles offer better protection against beer becoming skunked, but the reaction can still occur with enough exposure (a few hours in some cases).

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    A defect in beer also referred to as “light struck”, skunky beer, or beer that exhibits an aroma similar to a skunk or marijuana, is caused by exposure to UV light (particularly green and blue light) to the hops in beer (excluding tetra-hop).   This phenomenon can happen in as little as 30 seconds, and is more likely to occur with beer bottled in green, blue, or clear bottles because these bottles allow green and blue light to pass through them to the beer.   It is not the green bottle itself that causes beer to become skunked, but rather the beers exposure to UV light.   Brown bottles offer better protection against beer becoming skunked, but the reaction can still occur with enough exposure (a few hours in some cases).


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The Beer Quiz has been designed to assess your Beer IQ.

Once you click the “START QUIZ” button below, you will have 5 minutes to answer a set of 10 questions (multiple choice and matching).  

After you’re finished, you’ll be given your time, score, and respective Beer IQ.

This quiz is challenging, so if you get stuck on a question, you can skip it and come back to it.  Just don’t forget, the clock is ticking.

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    Miss something? Click on “VIEW QUESTIONS” below to review your answers.

    Match your score (Beer IQ) to your rank below:

    100% = Beer Genius

    90-99% = Beer Baron

    80-89% = Beer Boss

    70-79% = Beer Apprentice

    60-69% = Pub Crawler

    50-59% = Bar Fly 

    49% or less = Beer Wench

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    1. Question

    Which country drinks the most beer per capita (as of 2012)?

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    2. Question

    All of the following ingredients are in Budweiser and Bud Light EXCEPT:

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    Not only is rice cheaper than barley, it also lightens the character of the beer.  Two-fer!

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    Not only is rice cheaper than barley, it also lightens the character of the beer.  Two-fer!

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    3. Question

    All of the following are types of beer glasses EXCEPT:

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    4. Question

    Match how the word “beer” is written in its respective language:
    (5 points)

    [Click or tap on the language below, and then drag them into the correct order.]

    1. Olut
    2. Birrë
    3.  Öl
    4. Bira
    5. Øl

    • Finnish
    • Albanian
    • Swedish
    • Turkish
    • Danish
    Correct

    Bra jobbat! You nailed it!

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    Seriously? “Beer” should be the first word you learn in any language.

  5. Question 5 of 10
    5. Question

    “Ninkasi” is the name of a beer goddess associated with which people? 

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  6. Question 6 of 10
    6. Question

    Which beer is said to have the highest IBUs? 

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    The following beers are said to have the corresponding IBUs:

    Stone Ruination IPA (105)
    Rogue Old Crustacean (120)
    Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA (120)
    Green Flash Palate Wrecker (149)
    Founders Devil Dancer Triple IPA (200)

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    The following beers are said to have the corresponding IBUs:

    Stone Ruination IPA (105)
    Rogue Old Crustacean (120)
    Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA (120)
    Green Flash Palate Wrecker (149)
    Founders Devil Dancer Triple IPA (200)

  7. Question 7 of 10
    7. Question

    All of the following beer styles originated in Belgium EXCEPT:

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    Indeed, Bière de Garde is arguably the only beer style to have originated from France.  It’s like 10 million wines when all you need is a beer.

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    Indeed, Bière de Garde is arguably the only beer style to have originated from France.  It’s like 10 million wines when all you need is a beer.

  8. Question 8 of 10
    8. Question

    Match the beer to the country of origin: (5 points)

    [Click or tap on the countries below, and then drag them into the correct order.]

    1. Lion Stout
    2. Tiger Beer
    3. Dragon Stout
    4. Leo Beer
    5. Xingu Black Beer

    • Sri Lanka
    • Singapore
    • Jamaica
    • Thailand
    • Brazil
    Correct

    You really know your Beer-Ography!

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    Looks like you need to brush up on your Beer-Ography.

  9. Question 9 of 10
    9. Question

    What cheese pairs well with an IPA?

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  10. Question 10 of 10
    10. Question

    All of the following are health-related benefits from drinking beer EXPECT

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    While beer does promote healthy hair growth and can repair damaged hair, it does so only if you apply it directly to your hair, not if you drink it.

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    While beer does promote healthy hair growth and can repair damaged hair, it does so only if you apply it directly to your hair, not if you drink it.


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The Beer Style Origin Quiz has been designed to assess your knowledge of the origins of various beer styles.  At the end of the quiz, you’ll be given your score (“Beer IQ”). 

Once you click the “START QUIZ” button below, you will have about 3.5 minutes to answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions.

After you’re finished, you’ll be given your time, score, and respective Beer IQ.

Because this is the “Insane” beer quiz, the following questions are exceptionally difficult.  To achieve “Beer Genius” status on this quiz without cheating means that you seriously know your stuff and are probably clinically obsessed with beer.

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    Match your score (Beer IQ) to your rank below:

    100% = Beer Genius

    90-99% = Beer Baron

    80-89% = Beer Boss

    70-79% = Beer Apprentice

    60-69% = Pub Crawler

    50-59% = Bar Fly 

    49% or less = Beer Wench

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    All of the following statements concerning beer are true EXCEPT:

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    Although beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the world, it is only the third most popular drink in the world after water and tea.  Tricky, tricky!

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    Although beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the world, it is only the third most popular drink in the world after water and tea.  Tricky, tricky!

  2. Question 2 of 10
    2. Question

    All of the following artists depicted beer in their works EXCEPT:

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  3. Question 3 of 10
    3. Question

    Which of the following is not a beer style that originated in Belgium? 

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    Grutbier, a medieval beer, is the German version of Gruit Beer, or a beer brewed without hops.  Modern interpretations include ingredients such as bay leaves, ginger, caraway, anise, rosemarie, and gentian.

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    Grutbier, a medieval beer, is the German version of Gruit Beer, or a beer brewed without hops.  Modern interpretations include ingredients such as bay leaves, ginger, caraway, anise, rosemarie, and gentian.

  4. Question 4 of 10
    4. Question

    The Bavarian Reinheitsgebot (Purity Law) of 1516 stated that beer may be brewed with only hops, malted barley, and water.  How is it then that German wheat beer (Hefeweizen) was allowed to be brewed? 

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    5. Question

    All of the following are gods or goddess of beer from various cultures EXCEPT:

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    All of these were beer gods from various cultures except Dionysus who was the Greek god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, of ritual madness, fertility, theater and religious ecstasy.  Silenus was the Greek god of beer.

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    All of these were beer gods from various cultures except Dionysus who was the Greek god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, of ritual madness, fertility, theater and religious ecstasy.  Silenus was the Greek god of beer.

  6. Question 6 of 10
    6. Question

    When it comes to beer, the word “ticking” refers to:

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    Yes, “ticking” is the British hobby of trying as many beers as possible, and then checking (or “ticking”) them off a list.
    Uh-oh Untappt, I smell some competition coming from across the pond!  Just need to decide on a catchy name for the app… Tickstrr?  Facetick?  Where’s the app for creating app names when you need it…

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    Yes, “ticking” is the British hobby of trying as many beers as possible, and then checking (or “ticking”) them off a list.
    Uh-oh Untappt, I smell some competition coming from across the pond!  Just need to decide on a catchy name for the app… Tickstrr?  Facetick?  Where’s the app for creating app names when you need it…

  7. Question 7 of 10
    7. Question

    All of the following can be considered types of beer EXCEPT:

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    As any good Maltese will tell you, Bajtra is a pink herbal liqueur made from prickly pear.

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    As any good Maltese will tell you, Bajtra is a pink herbal liqueur made from prickly pear.

  8. Question 8 of 10
    8. Question

    All of the following taste descriptors were included on Meilgaard’s Beer Flavor Wheel EXCEPT:

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    Yes, even the polite term for the aroma of cat piss (catty) was included on Meilgaard’s original Beer Flavor Wheel.

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    Yes, even the polite term for the aroma of cat piss (catty) was included on Meilgaard’s original Beer Flavor Wheel.

  9. Question 9 of 10
    9. Question

    All of the following beers have been found to contain GMOs EXCEPT:

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  10. Question 10 of 10
    10. Question

    What is the highest recommended serving temperature of a beer by at least one existing brewery?

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    Of course Unibroue’s Quelque Chose can be enjoyed at cooler temperatures, but the brewery recommends a serving temperature ranging from 50 to 70°C (122 to 158°F).  Now that’s toasty.

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    Of course Unibroue’s Quelque Chose can be enjoyed at cooler temperatures, but the brewery recommends a serving temperature ranging from 50 to 70°C (122 to 158°F).  Now that’s toasty.


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