The Ultimate Christmas Beer Quiz

Welcome to the ultimate Christmas beer quiz. This festive quiz is perfect for beer enthusiasts who enjoy a mix of traditional English ales, like those from Badger Beers, and modern, experimental craft brews, like Outland Beers.

Test your beer knowledge, discover perfect Christmas pairings, and learn a few fun facts along the way. Grab a pint, gather your friends, and let’s see who’s the true beer connoisseur!

THE QUIZ

ROUND ONE: GENERAL BEER KNOWLEDGE

1. What are the four main ingredients in beer?

a) Water, hops, yeast, malt
b) Water, barley, sugar, yeast
c) Water, hops, wheat, fruit
d) Water, malt, yeast, honey

2. What does “ABV” stand for in the context of beer?

a) Alcoholic Beverage Verification
b) Absolute Beer Value
c) Alcohol By Volume
d) Average Brew Volume

3. Which country was reported to consume the most beer (per person) during the 2023 Christmas season?

a) Germany
b) Czech Republic
c) United Kingdom
d) Turkey

4. What special term describes the foam on top of a poured beer?

a) Crown
b) Head
c) Cap
d) Collar

ROUND TWO: BADGER AND OUTLAND BEERS

5. Badger Beers have been brewed in Dorset for over two centuries. What’s the name of their original brewery town?

a) Dorchester
b) Blandford Forum
c) Bournemouth
d) Shaftesbury

6. Badger’s Tangle Foot is a popular beer. What type of beer is it?

a) IPA
b) Golden Ale
c) Pale Ale
d) Bitter

7. Badger Beers are made by Hall & Woodhouse, which has been brewing since:

a) 1720
b) 1777
c) 1827
d) 1857

8. Outland Beers are known for experimenting with beer styles. Which of these is one of their hybrid beer styles?

a) Cream Ale
b) Cold IPA
c) India Pale Lager
d) Blonde Stout

ROUND THREE: CHRISTMAS FOOD AND BEER PAIRINGS

9. Which of these Christmas foods pairs best with a malty amber ale, like Badger’s Fursty Ferret?

a) Roast turkey and stuffing
b) Mince pies
c) Stilton cheese
d) Christmas pudding

10. What style of beer would best complement the richness of a Christmas pudding?

a) A dark stout
b) A citrusy IPA
c) A crisp lager
d) A wheat beer

11. Which beer type is best paired with a festive cheese board?

a) A sour ale
b) A porter
c) A pale ale
d) A pilsner

Enjoy the quiz, and may your holidays be as delightful as a perfectly poured pint! Answers for the quiz master can be found below…

ANSWERS

1. a) Water, hops, yeast, malt
2. c) Alcohol By Volume
3. b) Czech Republic
4. b) Head
5. b) Blandford Forum
6. b) Golden Ale
7. b) 1777
8. c) India Pale Lager
9. a) Roast turkey and stuffing
10. a) A dark stout
11. c) A pale ale

Once you’ve crowned yourself the beer brainiac, don’t forget to browse our online shop for a full range of Badger Beers and Outland favourites. Stock up on your next brew or find the perfect gift for a fellow beer lover. Cheers to good times and great beer!