The lost recipe
It had been lost for five hundred years. But this brewer managed to uncover the legendary recipe for roe beer. This big news should be shared with the whole world, and he has informed the news channels to make it public today.
After all the testing and fun, the brewer had one too many drinks. He wakes up with a hangover and can’t remember the recipe and parts of the night. Help him find the recipe again!
Test your knowledge
Are you a true beer expert? And still sober enough? Test your beer knowledge with one of the following three quizzes, or play them all in succession.
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The tap selection
12 multiple-choice questions to warm up. So you can guess and pretend you know the answers. - Straight from the barrel
9 open questions. Guessing won’t help here, only knowing. Or pretending to know, but we’ll find that out soon enough. - The Beer Atlas
It’s important to know your own limits, but do you also know the limits of beer? This is topography like at school, only slightly different.
The tap selection
12 multiple-choice questions to warm up. Here you can still guess.
Which beer brand is not Dutch?
| A. Hertog Jan | B. Heineken |
| C. Grolsch | D. Jupiler |
What is the foam on a beer called?
| A. The crown | B. The top |
| C. The head | D. The cap |
Which country is often considered the birthplace of modern lager?
| A. Belgium | B. Germany |
| C. Czech Republic | D. Ireland |
Which contains more alcohol?
| A. IPA | B. PA |
| C. Trippel | D. All 3 equally |
Wich beer is not from Belgium?
| A. Duvel | B. Leffe |
| C. Jupiler | D. Bavaria |
What is the main ingredient in beer?
| A. Hop | B. Water |
| C. Wheat | D. Yeast |
Which Belgian city is famous for brewing Lambic beers?
| A. Brussels | B. Antwerp |
| C. Luik | D. Gent |
Which country is the largest beer-producing country in the world?
| A. USA | B. China |
| C. Germany | D. The Netherlands |
Which beer brand is not owned by Heineken?
| A. Birra Moretti | B. Affligem |
| C. Desperados | D. La Chouffe |
In which country is the average amount of beer consumed per person the highest?
| A. Poland | B. Czech Republic |
| C. The Netherlands | D. Germany |
Which beer brand is famous for its slogan “Probably the best beer in the world”?
| A. Heineken | B. Carlsberg |
| C. Stella Artois | D. Beck’s |
Which Dutch beer has the highest alcohol content?
| A. Brand | B. Amstel |
| C. Grolsch | D. Hertog Jan |
The result of the tap selection
How many questions did you get right? This indicates how level-headed you still are.
| Score | Mental state | Honest advice |
| 12 | Crystal clear | You know exactly what you’re doing. Feel free to have a few more beers, you’re still (too) sharp. |
| 9-11 | First pint sharp | You’ve still got everything under control. Feel free to have another beer. |
| 7-9 | Pleasantly tipsy | Your knowledge is still there, but your confidence is slightly greater than it should be. Take it easy. |
| 5-6 | Slightly wobbly | You chose what sounded good. Drinking water in between meals is not a bad idea. |
| 3-4 | Beer thinks for you | The answers came faster than your brain could process. Time for a break. |
| 0-3 | Tap ban | Put your beer away, you’re ready for tonight. |
Straight from the barrel
9 open questions
Which city is famous for Oktoberfest?
What is the name of the light beer from Mexico that is often served with a slice of lime?
Where does IPA stand for?
Which Dutch beer brand is known for its swing-top bottle?
What part of a beer helps trap the aroma and improves the taste when drinking?
What is the alcohol content of a standard pilsner?
Which ingredient in beer causes alcohol?
Which beer mix drink consists of beer and lemonade and has a lower alcohol content than lager?
What is also known as municipal beer in the Netherlands?
Straight from the barrel
How many questions did you get right? This is what it says about you.
| Score | Type of drinker | What it says about you |
| 9 | conscious beer drinker | You know what you drink and why. You have the right to correct your friends. |
| 7-8 | the experienced orderer | You know enough to never get anything bad. Leave the details to others. |
| 6-7 | occasional connoisseur | You drink what’s available, and that’s usually fine. Knowledge grows with each round. |
| 4-5 | thirst above knowledge | You order quickly and think later. Taste wins out over facts here. |
| 2-3 | the rule of thumb tactic | This feels like you’ve answered “Belgium” to every question. Sometimes that’s fine, but often it’s not. |
| 0-2 | foam drinker | You drink beer, but you don’t really know anything about it. Maybe you should switch to lemonade. |
The beer atlas
It is important to know your own limits, but do you also know the limits of beer? This section is about topography, just like at school, but with a twist.
Which country is the home country of Stella Artois?
Which country is Guinness from?
Wich country is Mythos from?
In which city was Heineken founded?
Pilsner Urquell gave its name to an entire style of beer. Which country does this beer come from?
Wich country is Birra Moretti from?
Wich country is Tyskie from?
Which brand of beer is most commonly consumed in the Netherlands?
Wich country is Peroni from?
Which European country has the most beer breweries?
Wich country is Karlovačko from?
In which Belgian province is Duvel beer brewed?
In which country are Tuborg, Carlsberg, and Royal the most popular beer brands?
Which brand of beer is most commonly consumed in France?
The Krombacher beer brand is one of the most popular in its country. Which country is that?
Which country is home to these top three most popular beer brands: Super Bock, Sagres, and Cristal?
In which country is Leffe drunk the most?
Which brand of beer is most commonly consumed in Italy?
| A. Birra Moretti | B. Heineken |
| C. Ichnusa | D. Peroni |
Hoe gingen de atlas vragen? Hoeveel van de 18 vragen had jij goed?
| Score | Navigation status | What it says about you |
| 15-18 | gps on beervision | You know where countries are and where the beer flows. Google Maps can retire. You deserve another one (or more)! |
| 12-14 | good sense of direction | You can find almost any country without help. |
| 9-11 | route with detours | Occasionally you take a wrong turn, but you usually get there. |
| 5-8 | lost drinker | You know you want beer, but you don’t know where it comes from or why. |
| 2-4 | blurring boundaries | This feels like you’ve answered “Belgium” to every question. Sometimes that’s fine, but often it’s not. |
| 0-2 | off the map | The lights are on, but no one’s home. Leave that beer for now and have a large glass of water. |
Ps. The page is updated occasionally with more fun facts, questions, or escape rooms. We hope you enjoy the opener and see you again on this page. Haven’t solved the puzzle yet? Then embark on an adventure with one of our escape rooms.
