ERJ Brainteaser - February
2 Feb 2026
Each month, ERJ sets a weekly brainteaser, with questions of varying degrees of difficulty. Readers supplying the most accurate (and stylish) answers are then considered for the prestigious Brainiac of the Month title.
Question 1: Tall order
Barry the barman has filled a 14-pint container with beer. However, he has now received two orders, each for exactly 7 pints. Problem is: he can only find a 9-pint and a 5-pint jug. In how many steps will it take Barry to accurately measure out the order, using the three containers?
Email your answer: correct replies on Friday.
