Drinks-knowledge quiz
Beer — ales, lagers and the rest.
Hops, malts, lager versus ale, why an IPA is bitter — a pop quiz on what makes a beer taste the way it does.
Beer is the friendliest of drinks to learn about — almost nothing to memorise to enjoy it more. Quizine's beer questions cover the practical stuff: the difference between ales and lagers, what hops actually do, why a stout looks like it does, what 'dry-hopped' means on a can, where styles like pilsner, witbier, IPA and porter came from and what to expect in the glass. Multiple choice, a short explanation after each one, friendly to both pub-goers and people who've ever wondered why some beers taste like grapefruit.
Three sample questions
Have a think, then tap to reveal the answer. The real quiz adapts in difficulty as you go.
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What is the main grain used in most beers?
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C. Barley
Barley — specifically malted barley — is the backbone of most beer. Malting (sprouting and then kilning the grain) develops the enzymes that convert starch into the sugars yeast can ferment. Wheat, rye, oats and rice show up in specific styles, but barley is the default.
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Top-fermenting yeast (used for ales) typically ferments at:
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C. Around 18–22 °C
Ale yeast works best in roughly 18–22 °C range. The warmer temperature accelerates fermentation and encourages production of esters and phenols — the fruity, sometimes spicy compounds that distinguish ale character.
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IBU (International Bitterness Units) measures the concentration of which compounds in finished beer?
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B. Iso-alpha acids isomerised from hops during the boil
IBU is a measurement of iso-alpha acids — the bittering compounds isomerised out of hop alpha acids during the wort boil — expressed in parts per million. It correlates with bitterness but isn't the whole story: a malty 60-IBU barleywine can taste less bitter than a dry 40-IBU pilsner because malt sweetness masks bitterness.
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Is this mostly craft beer?
It's a mix. We cover the classic European styles, the modern craft scene, and the gentle middle ground where most pubs live. Nothing too obscure.
How do the levels work?
Three levels of difficulty. You start at level one and the quiz nudges you up after a short run of correct answers; a couple of wrong ones drops you back down. The aim is to keep you on questions that are just hard enough to be interesting.
How long does a session take?
Five minutes is normal. Most people answer eight to twelve questions and come back the next day. The daily challenge is three questions on purpose — easy to keep up with.
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