Mystery Beers

Way back in the year 1919 beer was once banned. Barrels of beer were confiscated and broken from one end of this great country to the other. Breweries either had to find another way to survive in the market place, such as producing ice tea, root beer and other beverages, or they went belly up. Drinking a beer was against the law, and became an act of protest against those in power. Each toast was a citizen's demand to enjoy life's simple pleasures. Prohibition lasted all the way through the roaring twenties, and when beer became legal again fourteen years later, the taste of beer was never the same again, as it was before. That is until just a few years ago when a clean up worker accidentally discovered an old beer recipe in the lost basement archives of an old brewery dating back before the time of prohibition. On the cover of the very old dusty file, it read "batch nineteen" in old style writing, which was inspired by the last batches of beer brewed before the year 1919. This particular type of beer was inspired by an authentic pre-prohibition recipe. It was bold, hoppy, and a surprisingly balanced lager, which derived it's bold taste from a rare combination of hops that included hersbrucker and strisselspalt. The hersbrucker hops provide herbal notes, and strisselspalt hops deliver notes of black currant. This is the only major brewing company in the United States of America that uses this particular combination today in modern times. Now you all are probably wondering just what is the name of this brewing company that produces this defiantly bold beer. Well to be perfectly honest with you, I'm not going to tell just yet. However I will give you all some time to guess the correct name of this famous brewing company below, before I reveal to you the correct answer. Good Luck, and the winner will get a big at-ta-boy!

The correct answer is MillerCoors brewing company as correctly guessed by drbj ! These two big American brewers formed a joint venture in 2007. Miller brewing company was established in 1855, and has 6 breweries around the country. They are located in Fort Worth, Texas; Irwindale, California; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Eden, North Carolina; Albany, Georgia; and Trenton, Ohio. Coors was established in 1873, and has two breweries, which are located in Golden, Colorado and Shanendoah, Virginia. These 8 breweries are actually under the umbrella of SAB (South African Breweries), which is headquartered in London, England. SAB has control of about 200 breweries in countries all around the world. Famous breweries like Foster's, Castle, Grolsch, Peroni, and Pilsner Urquell to name just a few. I realize that Coors was named in the very first comment of this hub, however that was only half right, and as you all can now see this was actually a rather complicated answer in the end. I want to thank you all for visiting this hub.

Irish people are passionate about many things, and one of them is beer. This beer came into existence back in 1864 and was pioneered as one of the first red beers at G.H. Lett & Co, the oldest independent brewery in Ireland. People often ask about that beautiful ruby color, and how does it come about. They are told that it's the perfected special art of slow roasting of the caramel malts that creates a ruby red beer known for it's remarkable color, and smoother bold taste. The slower the roasting, then the richer the color and the smoother the flavor. That's why they roast the malts for more than half a day. They are very proud of the fact that something that started back in Ireland in the 1860's carries on here in the United States of America today. There are so many places where the past has all but disappeared. Isn't it good to know that some traditions live on an ocean away. They might not deliver the barrels of beer by horse and dray anymore, but it's still crafted with care based on the recipe from back in the seventeenth century. Now it's your turn. What is the name of this ruby red colored beer? (The correct answer is George Killians Irish Red Premium Lager.)

Here's an easy one for you all if you want to try it. It's the American beer that has the slogan - "The beer that made Milwaukee famous". It was established in 1849, and is brewed again today with the original classic 1960's formula, which is proudly printed at the top of the beer can in bold letters. What American made beer is this? (The correct answer is Schlitz.)

There's only one beer out there on the market that comes in the newly designed vortex bottle. The bottle's specially designed grooves allows for the beer to spiral into your mouth to create a much more refreshing taste for the drinker. What is the name of this ever so popular beer? (The correct answer is Lite beer by MillerCoors)

Mystery beer #5 is based on the Medieval symbol for steel. Which only appears on this particular beer's label. This beer uses twice the ingredients of many other normal lagers. It is also brewed twice as long as many other quality beers are. The extra malted barley and select hops are all slow brewed for that exceptionally smooth flavor, which can only be found in this particular high gravity beer. It also contains 8.1% alcohol by volume, and comes typically in a 40oz glass bottle. If more clues are needed, then just please let me know drbj. What is the name of this mystery beer? (The correct answer is Steel Reserve by the Steel brewing company - Aka MillerCoors)

Now here's a short mystery beer question. What's the name of the brewing company that has the bragging rights that it's the oldest brewing company in America? (The correct answer is D.G. Yuengling & Son)

Since the 17th century this part of the country has been known as Indian head country. The Northwoods of Wisconsin has also long been known as "Indian Head Country", because it was thought that the St. Croix River, which forms the western boundary between Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota, formed the profile of a Native American. It's for this very reason that this brewery chose the image of a Native American woman to grace the label of it's first beer - to pay homage to both the local people and their home. Today they are proud to carry on that tradition of honoring the source of their rich heritage - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and of brewing beer that would make their founder proud. The Northwoods with it's area of wooded hillsides, swift flowing rivers, prosperous farms, and one very special place Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin is home to this brewing company. Ever since 1867, for five generations they have been brewing and handcrafting their authentic specialty beers in small batches in the same brewery. The next time you find yourself in this neck of the woods, stop by and visit them at their lodge. They'll pour you an ice cold beer, and show you why people call their brewery & their beers, "The flavor of the Northwoods". That's enough hints for now. What is the name of this brewing company? (The correct answer is Jacob Leinenkugel brewing company)

This beer comes in it's own cold activated bottle. When the bottle reaches the cold drinking temperature, the mountains will turn blue. The slogan goes "When the mountains turn blue, it's as cold as the Rockies." This beer also goes by the nickname "The Silver Bullet". This should certainly be enough hints for this mystery beer. What is the name of this beer? (The correct answer is Coors Light)

Mystery beer question number nine once again pertains to the category of oldest. What beer claims to be "America's oldest lager beer? (The correct answer is Schaefer beer)

This beer is brewed by the original Plank Road brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin which was established in 1855. The beer is brewed below freezing resulting in the formation of actual ice crystals. By doing this, it helps deliver the bold, never watered down taste that you can enjoy each time you drink one of these ice cold beers. It was first introduced back in the 1990's along with it's faithful cousin "Red Dog". What is the name of this beer? (The correct answer is Ice House Beer)

This beer is the new generation of light beers out on the market today. It touts that it only has 64 calories, and 2.4 carbs. What is the name of this beer? (The correct answer is Miller Genuine Draft 64 light beer)

This is yet another beer that was established in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1844. This original beer uses only nature's choicest products, which provides it prized flavor. Only the finest of hops and grains are used in it's brewing process. It was selected as America's best in 1893, and again in 2006 it was the gold medal winner in the great American beer festival's American style lager competition. You will find it traditionally packaged in either a bottle or a can sporting the patriotic colors of red, white, and blue. Normally these days when someone orders one of these cold beers in a bar, they just ask the bartender for an ice cold "PBR". What is the name of this beer? (The correct answer is Pabst Blue Ribbon)

This mystery beer doesn't take much of a presentation at all. It comes from the other side of the big pond from America, otherwise known as the ocean, where there is another very popular beer produced. Sometimes it comes in what is known by many as an oil can, which can satisfy the thirst of a kangaroo. The only clue that is really needed for this best selling mystery beer is their ever popular slogan, which is preceeded by it's name - "Austrailian for beer". What is the name of this mystery beer? (The correct answer is Foster's Lager)

This beer was first established over 100 years ago back in 1903 by a major American brewer. It was introduced in what today is known as a tall blonde bottle, which is clear flint glass. On the every label of this premium beer you will find the original "Girl in the moon". The final clue I have for you in identifying this mystery beer is it's slogan - "The champagne of beers". What is the name of this beer? (The correct answer is Miller High Life)

MillerCoors has recently introduced their new home draft system to bring you even more ice cold refreshment. This 5.7 liter (1.5 gallon) plastic mini keg was designed to bring you frost brewed refreshment at your demand on tap. It's easy four part system of pull, twist, unlock, and pour, powered by a Co2 cartridge, brings you ice cold draft beers when you need them most. The question is - What two different beers from MillerCoors comes in this exciting new state of the art container? (The correct answer is Coors light & Lite beer from Miller)

This beer (which is actually an ale) has the bragging rights of being America's largest selling ale. On the center of the label other then it's popular name are three large X's. Above the triple X are three circles that resemble a pretzel, and contain the three words - Purity, Body & Flavor. Without giving the name away, It's time to ask - What's the name of this beer (ALE)? (The correct answer is Ballantine Ale)

Mystery beer #17 was first established in, and has been around since the year 1845. On the side of the six-pack carton you will find famous well known names like William B. Travis, Stephen E. Austin, and Remember ___ _____. For the final clue for this mystery beer the bottle is sporting a big star on it's label, and this beer holds the bragging rights to be both Texas born & brewed. What is the name of this beer? (The correct answer is Lone Star Beer)

Today you will find hundreds of different kinds of flavored beer out there in the everyday market place. This particular flavored beer is brewed by Henry Weinhard brewing company. This gourmet beer is hand finished with only the freshest and highest quality ingredients including sassafras, honey and vanilla. People have been enjoying this truly great American beer recipe, which was originally crafted by master brewers during prohibition. This outstanding elixir proved to be very popular for all beer drinking loyalists both during and after the great dry spell. What is the flavor of this beer? (The correct answer is root beer)

I'm going to switch things around for this question, and give you all of the information about the beer first. Picture above is Grand Cru, which is brewed by the Blue Moon brewing company. In the Belgian tradition, Grand Cru is brewed for special occasions during the celebration of Christmas. This special edition beer is bolder, and artfully crafted on the classic Blue Moon Belgian White Belgian-style wheat ale that blends the flavors of orange peel and coriander for a warn, spicy finish. The presence of brewers yeast occurs naturally and helps accentuate the flavor. This beer weighs in with a hefty 8.2% of alcohol by volume. The question is how much does this 750(ml) bottle of beer pictured above cost? (The correct answer is anywhere from $7.99 to $13.99 a bottle)

This mystery beer proclaims to be America's premium brewed beer. (But don't they all?) Traditionally brewed with the finest pure water and barley malt. In the older days they advertised that this beer was fire brewed. It's been consistently superior in quality for more than 200 years, with a traditional brewing heritage dating all the way back to 1775. What is the name of this mystery beer with an old fashion Lion on it's label or can? (The correct answer is Stroh's beer)

This mystery beer comes in a modern high tech bottle called the "Vortex" bottle. It's specially designed groves on the inside of the bottle's neck, allows the beer to spiral into your mouth for a more refreshing taste. It's sealed up with a taste protector cap, which locks in the great pilsner taste. What is the name of the beer that comes inside of this new "Vortex" bottle? (The correct answer is Lite beer from Miller)

This mystery beer is a pale lager which was originally brewed in Latrobe, Pennsylvania after prohibition in 1939. It came packaged in a beautiful green bottle along with the number 33 always located somewhere on the bottle. What is the name of this mystery beer? (The correct answer is Rolling Rock)

I'm really going to try to do something different with mystery beer question #23. Pictured above are two different Black Label beer cans. Can "A" is the new modern ultra light aluminum beer can, which is out on the shelves in store beer coolers now in 2012. Can "B" is the heavy duty steel can with the old fashion pull tab from the 1960's era. My question to you this time is what city in the U.S.A. was can "B" brewed in? (The correct answer is Baltimore, Maryland - Charm City - Home of the Baltimore Ravens & the Baltimore Orioles)

For mystery beer question #24, I've taken an actual real photograph of the side of a case of beer. Believe it or not "2° Below Ale" is actually a real beer out there on the market today. My question here is what brewing company brews 2° Below Ale? You can also throw in what town it's brewed in as well. (The correct answer is New Belgium brewing company out of Fort Collins, Colorado)

Mystery beer #25 is a product of Coors, and it was first introduced in Chico, California as charcoal filtered in September 1989. Most recently in television commercials a man by the name of Keith Stone is seen as the spokesperson for this "always smooth beer". What is the name of this mystery beer? (The correct answer is Keystone)

Mystery beer question #26 deals totally with the visual aspects of a can or a bottle of beer. This time we are going to visit the family of fine malt liquors. What TWO different brews are represented here by these two feisty characters? (The correct answers are: A - Schlitz malt liquor, and B - Mickeys fine malt liquor.)

Mystery beer question #27 will again use the visual aspect, except this time it'll be of the entire case that the beer comes in. This premium beer comes to you inside of a case of 24 - 12 ounce cans, which have wildlife pictures printed on them. The cases also are in photography of beautiful breath taking wildlife pictures. These cases of beer are printed in glossy high graphics, along with the slogan - "The brew that grew with the great Northwest!" on them. What is the name of this mystery beer? (The correct answer is Schmidt premium beer.)

For mystery beer question #28 we're going to take a look at the container opening. Pictured above is a new concept which really has old roots dating back over half a century. They are referring to it as the "Punch Top Can". It employs the concept of a second breather hole, like folks used when opening the old flat top beer cans of the 1950's with a can opener or church key. This technique is also referred to in slang as "shot-gunning a beer". The question is what beer now comes to you in this new style "Punch Top Can"? (The correct answer is Miller Lite)

Mystery beer question #29 pertains to the above picture of this can of Olde Frothingslosh beer. It was invented as a joke by a radio station sometime in the early 1950s. A brewing company picked up the idea and produced it in a pale stale ale. It was very popular among beer can collectors in the 1970's and 1980's. The question is what's the name of the brewing company that produced Olde Frothingslosh beer? (The correct answer is Pittsburgh Brewing Company)

For mystery beer question #30, let's take a look at a Summer beer promotion. During the Summer months breweries are constantly rolling out new, and interesting ways to sell beer. This year an American brewer is welcoming back returning veterans with a patriotic red, white and blue beer can for one of their flagship beers. They are using the slogan - "Welcome veterans back to the _ _ _ _ life". They are even going as far to making a small donation for every bottle cap, and beer tab collected to help out returning veterans of war. What is the name of this brewery that's promoting this special Summer beer promotion? (The correct answer is MillerCoors)

Mystery beer #31 pertains to the presidency of the United States. However it's not actually about the president, but the president's brother. Jimmy Carter was both a Southern peanut farmer, and a president. He had a colorful brother named Billy who really liked beer, so much that they brewed him his very own beer. Pictured above you'll find Billy's very own brand of beer first brewed in 1977. The question is what brewing company/companies brewed Billy beer? (The correct answer is Falls City, Cold Spring, West End, and Pearl brewing companies)

Mystery beer question #32 is about a light beer that is on the market today. It claims to be a triple-filtered premium light beer. It's called Platinum, and it has 6.0% alcohol by volume. What is the name of the brewing company that brews this premium light beer, which is named after a precious metal? (The correct answer is Anheuser-Busch)

We've dealt with questions that have pertained to beer bottles, beer cans, beer cases, and even plastic beer containers so far. Lets try something new. Beer also comes in a real big steel can, which is called a keg. Kegs are mainly used in restaurants, bars, and at big parties or functions. Kegs come in 1/2, 1/4, and 1/6 barrel sizes. The half keg barrels contain over 15 gallons of beer, so you need a crowd to enjoy it, and to make it all worth while. Most breweries produce the keg version of beer, and the top of the bung is covered with a keg cap to help keep foreign material out from where the beer is dispensed from. All the breweries put their logos on these caps. Some are much fancier than others. Mystery beer question #33 deals the the logo of one particular keg cap. Pictured above is a keg cap from Bouleyard brewing company's "Tank 7 - Farmhouse ale" The question is what city & state is Bouleyard brewing company located in? (The correct answer is Kansas City, Missouri)

Mystery beer question #34 is a Belgian style wheat ale. This beer is artfully crafted and brewed with white wheat and oats. This Belgian style ale features a crisp finish and the perfect combination of coriander and orange peel. This beer for many years has been brought to you in bottles, and at bars in draft. It now comes to you in the new brew-master's can, which protects the taste of this beer, so that it's as fresh as it was when it left the brewery. It's highly recommended to garnish this beer with an orange to enjoy it. What is the name of this mystery beer? (The correct answer is Blue Moon)