Drink Quiz - ANSWERS

1. Which liquor is found in a screwdriver?

  Bourbon   Gin   Rum   Tequila   Vodka

Vodka, of course - If you missed this one, you have earned a free membership to M.A.D.D., and are forbidden from ever visiting this page again.

2. What are the only four ingredients that can be used to brew beer under the Bavarian Purity Act of 1516 (Reinheitsgebot)?

  Corn   Hops   Malt   Rice   Sugar   Water   Yeast

Malt, hops, yeast and water.

3. Which of these is not associated with France?

  Armagnac   Burgundy   Champagne   Cognac   Grappa

All are regions within France except Grappa, which is an Italian brandy.

4. Which of these would you probably NOT find an Irishman drinking?

  Bailey's   Beamish   Guinness   Murphy's   Whisky

Whisky.  Ok, slightly tricky, Irish whiskey is spelled with an e.  Others are spelled " whisky."

5. One of these does not belong, which one is it?

  Bass   Boddingtons   Fuller's   Harp   Samuel Smith

All are English ale producers, except Harp, which is a lager from Ireland.

6. Which of these is not a grape variety?

  Cabernet Sauvignon   Chablis   Chardonnay   Merlot   Riesling

Chablis is a region in France that produces wine made from Chardonnay grapes.

7. Which of these liquors should be served at the warmest temperature?

  Brandy   Gin   Dark Rum   Light Rum   Vodka   Whisky

Warming brandy brings out its flavor.

8. America's oldest brewery?

  Anheuser-Busch   Boston Beer Co.   Miller   Sprecher   D.G. Yuengling & Son

Yuengling, founded in 1829, is the oldest operating brewery in the United States.

9. Germany is world famous for which wine?

  Cabernet Sauvignon   Chardonnay   Merlot   Riesling   Zinfandel

Riesling.

10. In which type of glass is a Manhattan, up, most likely to be served?

  Flute   Highball   Martini   Old Fashioned   Pilsner

Martini (or cocktail glass), at least every one I have ordered has been.

11. According to Guinness, what two beers are used to make a half and half?

  Ale   Bock   Lager   Porter   Stout

Lager and Stout.  If you did not get the stout part right, proceed to the nearest pub post haste.

12. Which wine region or valley is not located within the united States?

  Carneros   Columbia Valley   Coonawarra   Russian River Valley   Walla Walla

Coonawarra is a well known region in Australia.  Carneros and the Russian River Valley are in California, Columbia Valley and Walla Walla cross the borders of Oregon and Washington.

13. The two alcoholic ingredients in a Martini?

  Gin   White Wine   Dry Vermouth   Sweet Vermouth   Vodka

Gin and Dry Vermouth, how much easier can a question be.

14. The highest beer consuming nation, per capita?

  Australia   Czech Republic   England   Germany   Ireland   United States

According to something called World Drink Trends, for 1995, the Czech Republic was number 1 with 160 liters per person, followed by, Ireland, Germany, Denmark and Austria.

15. Which type of wine has the least potential for aging?

  Beaujolais   Bordeaux   Cabernet Sauvignon   Port   Syrah

Beaujolais.


 

Results

 

Number
Correct
Designation Interpretation
0-2 Teetotaler You make me sad.  You are a disgrace to drinkers everywhere, and, as such, please do not step foot into any establishment that serves alcohol.
3-6 Rookie/Retired You are probably under 21 and have yet to discover all that alcohol has to offer, or over 50 and have killed enough brain cells to forget most of what you've learned.
7-10 Social Drinker With a little more socializing, you can take your game to the next level.
11-14 Lush Most impressive.  My guess is that you are extremely popular at parties, even if you can't remember them.
15 Alcoholic You have a problem, and I am willing to help - by purchasing your drink of choice at your favorite watering hole.

 

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