How to brew beer
  • 1. What is the primary grain used in most beer brewing?
A) Rye
B) Barley
C) Wheat
D) Oats
  • 2. What is the process of steeping grains in hot water to extract sugars called?
A) Boiling
B) Mashing
C) Lautering
D) Fermenting
  • 3. What is the role of hops in beer?
A) Provide carbonation
B) Provide alcohol
C) Provide sweetness
D) Provide bitterness, aroma, and flavor
  • 4. What is the name for the liquid extracted from the mash?
A) Wort
B) Grist
C) Must
D) Mash
  • 5. What is the purpose of boiling the wort?
A) To sterilize the wort and isomerize hop acids
B) To add carbonation
C) To cool the wort quickly
D) To add yeast
  • 6. What is the process of adding yeast to wort called?
A) Pitching
B) Priming
C) Racking
D) Sparging
  • 7. What is the purpose of fermentation?
A) To convert sugars into alcohol and CO2
B) To add bitterness
C) To clarify the beer
D) To add aroma
  • 8. What is the ideal temperature range for ale fermentation?
A) 60-72°F (15-22°C)
B) 100-110°F (38-43°C)
C) 40-50°F (4-10°C)
D) 80-90°F (27-32°C)
  • 9. What is the ideal temperature range for lager fermentation?
A) 60-72°F (15-22°C)
B) 80-90°F (27-32°C)
C) 100-110°F (38-43°C)
D) 48-58°F (9-14°C)
  • 10. What is the process of transferring beer from one vessel to another called?
A) Mashing
B) Racking
C) Pitching
D) Priming
  • 11. What is the purpose of secondary fermentation?
A) To clarify the beer and allow flavors to mature
B) To boil the wort
C) To add yeast
D) To mash the grains
  • 12. What is the process of adding sugar to beer before bottling to create carbonation called?
A) Priming
B) Mashing
C) Racking
D) Pitching
  • 13. What is the typical alcohol by volume (ABV) of most beers?
A) 3-10%
B) 20-30%
C) 10-20%
D) 0-3%
  • 14. What does IBU stand for?
A) Ideal Brewing Units
B) International Bitterness Units
C) Instant Bitterness Units
D) Internal Brewing Units
  • 15. What is a hydrometer used for?
A) Measuring the temperature of the wort
B) Measuring the pH of the wort
C) Measuring the specific gravity of the wort
D) Measuring the color of the wort
  • 16. What is the importance of sanitation in brewing?
A) To add carbonation to the beer
B) To speed up the fermentation process
C) To add flavor to the beer
D) To prevent unwanted bacteria and wild yeast from spoiling the beer
  • 17. What is DMS (Dimethyl Sulfide) and how is it prevented?
A) A metallic flavor, prevented by using stainless steel equipment
B) A corn-like flavor, prevented by a vigorous boil
C) A buttery flavor, prevented by proper sanitation
D) A banana-like flavor, prevented by higher fermentation temperatures
  • 18. What does SRM stand for?
A) Standard Recipe Method
B) Specific Recipe Method
C) Standard Reference Method
D) Specific Reference Method
  • 19. What does SRM measure?
A) Beer color
B) Beer gravity
C) Beer alcohol content
D) Beer bitterness
  • 20. What is the purpose of adding Irish Moss to the boil?
A) To increase alcohol content
B) To add flavor
C) To clarify the wort by aiding in protein coagulation
D) To add bitterness
  • 21. What is the best way to cool wort quickly after boiling?
A) Putting it in the freezer
B) Using a wort chiller
C) Adding ice to the wort
D) Leaving it to cool at room temperature
  • 22. What is the term for the residue left over after mashing the grains?
A) Wort
B) Spent grain
C) Must
D) Trub
  • 23. What type of water is generally best for brewing?
A) Tap water
B) Distilled water
C) Softened water
D) Filtered water
  • 24. What gas is produced during fermentation?
A) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
B) Hydrogen (H2)
C) Nitrogen (N2)
D) Oxygen (O2)
  • 25. What is 'dry hopping'?
A) Adding hops to the mash
B) Adding hops to the fermenter after primary fermentation
C) Adding hops before fermentation
D) Adding hops during the boil
  • 26. What is the name of the brewing step where the mash is recirculated to clarify the wort before lautering?
A) Vorlauf
B) Mashing
C) Sparging
D) Lautering
  • 27. What is the purpose of a blow-off tube?
A) To measure the specific gravity
B) To control the temperature of the fermentation
C) To add oxygen to the wort
D) To vent excess CO2 and krausen during active fermentation
  • 28. What causes a 'stuck fermentation'?
A) Too much sugar
B) Too much water
C) Too much hops
D) Insufficient yeast or nutrients
  • 29. What is the ideal storage temperature for bottled beer?
A) Cold and bright
B) Warm and bright
C) Warm and dark
D) Cool and dark
  • 30. What is the purpose of a fermentation lock (airlock)?
A) To control the temperature
B) To allow CO2 to escape while preventing air from entering
C) To add flavor
D) To add oxygen to the wort
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