How Much Do You Know About Booze In London?

10 questions to test your knowledge of the city's alcoholic legacy. Best attempted well-lubricated.

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On Dec 8, 2015

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Which of these beers DIDN'T originate in London?

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In December 2015 London launched the first homegrown alcohol of its kind in centuries. What was it?

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Which brewery is widely regarded as the first to make craft beer in London?

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Everyone knows William Hogarth's notorious engraving Gin Lane (see image). What is its lesser-known companion piece?

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In 1976 head bartender at the Savoy, Harry Viccars, created the Speedbird cocktail. What did it celebrate?

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Which royal liked their beer extremely strong, would drink it for breakfast, described it as 'an excellent wash' and often drank everyone else under the table?

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In a 1946 essay, George Orwell wrote about his favourite London pub, which, he reveals at the end, doesn't actually exist. What is its name?

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In Georgian London's high society, which drink was often considered superior to claret and was sipped from decoratively etched glasses?

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In the 1980s Foster's launched a funny ad campaign using an 'Aussie in London' premise. Who was that Aussie?

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Which one of these London pub names have we totally made up?

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