Alcoholic drinks have become such an important part of many civilizations, cultures, and communities. So it makes sense to have an alcohol trivia questions and answers compilation at some point.
Check pit these alcohol quiz questions and interesting facts and trivia on alcohol production, famous alcoholic drinks, and other themes and topics around alcohol.
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Alcohol Trivia
Looking for an interesting fact or two to throw around when talking to your friends about alcoholic drinks? Here’s a collection of alcholo trivia and facts.
- The world’s oldest alcoholic beverage is Mead.
- Mead’s main ingredient is honey.
- Vodka is made from grain, rye being the most common.
- In Greek Mythology, there is a god of wine— Dionysus.
- An Irish coffee is a popular drink that features coffee with Irish whiskey.
- National White Wine Day happens every August 4.
- The national drink of Nicaragua is Macuá, which is made of white rum and fruit juices.
- The word “cocktail” comes from the French word “coquetier,” meaning “egg cup.” The first cocktails were served in egg cups.
- The world’s oldest known recipe for beer was written on a Sumerian clay tablet in 1800 BC.
- The world’s strongest beer is “Brewmeister Snake Venom,” with an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 67.5%.
- The word “whiskey” comes from the Gaelic “uisce beatha,” meaning “water of life.”
- Vodka is traditionally made from grains like wheat or rye, but it can also be made from potatoes, grapes, and other ingredients.
- The original recipe for gin included juniper berries as a medicinal ingredient to treat kidney problems and other ailments.
- The oldest known evidence of grape wine dates back to 6000 BC in what is now Georgia.
- Tequila can only be made in certain regions of Mexico, specifically Jalisco, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, and Tamaulipas.
- Rum was once used as currency in the Caribbean and was a key part of the slave trade.
- Absinthe, a strong anise-flavored liquor, was banned in many countries in the early 1900s due to its reputation for causing hallucinations and insanity. However, recent research has shown that this was likely due to high levels of thujone, a chemical found in some types of wormwood used in absinthe production.
- Champagne can only be produced in the Champagne region of France and must meet strict production standards to earn the name “Champagne.”
- The term “moonshine” refers to illegally distilled liquor, usually made in rural areas and often with high alcohol content.
- Sake, a Japanese rice wine, is traditionally served warm or chilled and has a range of flavors and styles.
- The Caesar, a popular Canadian cocktail, is made with Clamato juice (a blend of tomato juice and clam broth) and is typically garnished with celery and a pickled bean or asparagus.
- In many countries, including the United States and Canada, the legal drinking age is 21, while in others it is as low as 16 or 18.
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Alcohol Trivia Questions and Answers
If you’re looking for a set of questions for your next trivia night or pub quiz, try out this collection of alcohol trivia questions and answers. Have fun and learn a thing or two about distilled spirits, alcohol, and so much more.
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| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| What are the four main ingredients in beer? | ▶ Grain, hops, yeast, and water |
| What popular cocktail takes its inspiration from Ernest Hemingway? | ▶ Hemingway Daiquiri |
| What drink has vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, or freshly brewed coffee? | ▶ Espresso Martini |
| What drink uses Orange juice, Pineapple juice, Lime juice, Rum, and Grenadine? | ▶ Caribbean Rum |
| In most countries it is illegal to call sparkling wine by what name unless it was produced in certain region of France? | ▶ Champagne |
| Guinness beer was first brewed in which country? | ▶ Ireland |
| What popular soda beverage was originally developed as a mixer for whiskey? | ▶ Mountain Dew |
| To be legally sold as bourbon, a whiskey’s mash must contain at least 51% of what grain? | ▶ Corn |
| Champagne is a sparkling wine made from grapes grown in the Champagne region of which country? | ▶ France |
| Malbec, Sangiovese, and Syrah are all a type of what? | ▶ Wine |
| A Moscow Mule is a type of cocktail popularly served in what? | ▶ Copper Mug |
| What notable brand of alcohol takes its name from the romanticized, storied life of a Welsh buccaneer who routed the Spanish in an attack on Panama City in 1671? | ▶ Captain Morgan |
| If a liquor is 100 proof how much alcohol does it contain by percentage? | ▶ 50 Percent |
| When a drink is served “on the rocks”, it is served with what? | ▶ Ice cubes |
| When referring to an establishment that sells alcoholic drinks, what is the word “pub” short for? | ▶ Public house |
| What is the national drink of Mexico? | ▶ Tequila |
| What type of wine is known for its bubbly nature? | ▶ Champagne |
| What is the main ingredient in gin? | ▶ Juniper berries |
| What is the national drink of Brazil? | ▶ Caipirinha |
| What type of alcohol is used in a traditional Margarita? | ▶ Tequila |
| Which type of beer is made by spontaneously fermenting in the air? | ▶ Lambic beer |
| Which type of wine is known for its sweet taste? | ▶ Dessert wine |
| Which type of alcohol is used in a traditional Pina Colada? | ▶ Rum |
| What is the national drink of Cuba? | ▶ Mojito |
| What is the main ingredient in a Dark and Stormy cocktail? | ▶ Dark rum |
| Which type of beer is known for its dark color and roasted flavor? | ▶ Stout |
| What is the national drink of Scotland? | ▶ Scotch whisky |
| Which type of wine is known for its dry taste? | ▶ Dry wine |
| What type of alcohol is used in a traditional Moscow Mule? | ▶ Vodka |
| Which type of beer is known for its bitter taste? | ▶ IPA (India Pale Ale) |
| What is the national drink of Russia? | ▶ Vodka |
| Which type of wine is made from red grapes and aged in oak barrels? | ▶ Red wine |
| What type of alcohol is used in a traditional Tom Collins cocktail? | ▶ Gin |
| Which type of beer is known for its light color and crisp taste? | ▶ Pilsner |
| What is the national drink of Jamaica? | ▶ Red Stripe beer |
| What type of spirit is made from blue agave plant and has origins in Mexico? | ▶ Tequila |
| What type of beer is known for its darker color and is made with roasted malts? | ▶ Stout |
| What is the most widely consumed spirit in the world, made from fermented grains such as corn, wheat, or barley? | ▶ Vodka |
| What type of wine is known for its pink or reddish color and is made by removing the grape skins early in the fermentation process? | ▶ Rosé |
| What cocktail is made with gin, vermouth, and garnished with an olive or twist of lemon? | ▶ Martini |
| What type of beer is known for its light, crisp taste and is often served with a wedge of citrus fruit? | ▶ Wheat beer |
| What type of wine is known for its sweet taste and is made from grapes that have been infected with noble rot? | ▶ Sauternes |
| What is the national drink of Peru made from distilled fermented grape juice? | ▶ Pisco |
| What type of beer is made with a higher amount of hops, giving it a more bitter taste? | ▶ India Pale Ale (IPA) |
| What is the main ingredient in the classic cocktail, the margarita? | ▶ Tequila |
| What type of wine is known for its deep, rich flavor and is made from late-harvest grapes that have been left to raisin on the vine? | ▶ Port |
| What is the national drink of Brazil made from fermented sugarcane juice? | ▶ Cachaça |
| What type of beer is known for its light, refreshing taste and is often served with a wedge of lemon or lime? | ▶ Light beer |
| What is the name of the distilled spirit that is made from the fermented juice of the blue agave plant, primarily produced in Jalisco, Mexico? | ▶ Mezcal |
| What type of wine is known for its tart, acidic taste and is made from green grapes? | ▶ White wine |
| What cocktail is made with rum, mint, lime juice, and soda water? | ▶ Mojito |
| What type of beer is known for its cloudy appearance and is made with a higher percentage of wheat than other types of beer? | ▶ Hefeweizen |
| What is the name of the traditional rice wine of Japan? | ▶ Sake |
| What type of wine is known for its spicy, fruity taste and is made from grapes grown in the Rhone valley of France? | ▶ Syrah |
| What type of beer is made using bottom-fermenting yeast and typically brewed at colder temperatures? | ▶ Lager |
| What is the primary ingredient in gin? | ▶ Juniper berries |
| Which type of wine is typically dry and made from dark purple grapes? | ▶ Red wine |
| What is the name for a mixed drink made from rum, lime juice, and sugar? | ▶ Daiquiri |
| Which type of beer is typically brewed using top-fermenting yeast and is often fruitier and more aromatic? | ▶ Ale |
| What is the main ingredient in a Margarita cocktail? | ▶ Tequila |
| What type of spirit is made from distilling fermented molasses or sugarcane juice? | ▶ Rum |
| What is the name of a popular Scottish whisky that is made using malted barley? | ▶ Scotch |
| What type of wine is typically sweet and made from white grapes? | ▶ White wine |
| What type of beer is typically dark and brewed using roasted malt or barley? | ▶ Stout |
| What is the name for a cocktail made from vodka, tomato juice, and spices? | ▶ Bloody Mary |
| Which type of wine is typically sweet and made from red grapes? | ▶ Rosé wine |
| What is the main ingredient in a Martini cocktail? | ▶ Gin or vodka |
| What type of beer is typically brewed using wheat in addition to malted barley? | ▶ Wheat beer |
| What is the name of a type of fortified wine that originates from Portugal? | ▶ Port wine |
| What is the main ingredient in a Mojito cocktail? | ▶ Rum |
| What type of spirit is made from distilling malted barley or other grains? | ▶ Whisky/Whiskey |
| Which type of wine is typically sparkling and can be made from a variety of grapes? | ▶ Champagne/sparkling wine |
| What is the name for a cocktail made from gin, vermouth, and an olive or lemon twist? | ▶ Martini |
| What type of beer is typically brewed using a higher proportion of hops for a bitter taste? | ▶ India Pale Ale (IPA) |
| What is the main ingredient in a Margarita cocktail? | ▶ Tequila |
| What type of spirit is made from distilling fermented grain mash and is typically aged in oak barrels? | ▶ Bourbon |
| What cocktail is made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec? | ▶ Margarita |
| What is the main ingredient in a gin and tonic? | ▶ Gin |
| What is the name of the Irish stout that originated in Dublin in 1759? | ▶ Guinness |
| What type of alcohol is used to make a Negroni cocktail? | ▶ Gin |
| What type of wine is used to make a classic Bellini cocktail? | ▶ Prosecco |
| What type of rum is commonly used to make a Cuba Libre cocktail? | ▶ Dark rum |
| What type of beer is typically used to make a black and tan? | ▶ Stout |
| What is the main ingredient in a Dark and Stormy cocktail? | ▶ Dark rum |
| What is the national drink of Peru made from distilled wine and fruit juices? | ▶ Pisco Sour |
| What is the main ingredient in a Sidecar cocktail? | ▶ Brandy |
About the Author
Tim majored in Humanities with a bachelor in English and Theatre at New York State University. He lectured on entertainment business studies for three years at Plymouth College.
Tim has been a trivia host in his current hometown of Pittsburgh for the past two years. He enjoys hanging out with people who love trivia just as much as he does.
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