The Rules

Follow these rules from beeradvocate.com to ensure each beer gets a fair shake:

*“Review with an open mind. Judge beer for what it is trying to be, not what you think the beer should be".[1]

*Refrain from reviewing a beer you already know you don't like it. Your opinion will be unfairly tainted.”[2]

*“Know your beer styles and keep them in mind when judging beer.”[3] You can’t compare a Porter with a Cider. Check out http://beeradvocate.com/beer/style/ and http://www.ratebeer.com/BeerStyles.asp
for more information about beer styles.

*“Don't attempt to review a beer if your senses are out of whack, like: you've got a cold, burnt your tongue with coffee in the morning, just ate a plate of atomic wings, tasted too many beers already, you're exhausted or simply in a bad mood. Taste buds can get ruined and tired, so be flexible and try a beer more than once.”[4]

*“Never review a beer in a smoky environment or while smoking. Smoking inhibits your sense of smell and taste in a major way, and smoking (first- or second-hand) can damage your senses, sometimes permanently.”[5]

---

[1] http://beeradvocate.com/articles/637

[2] http://beeradvocate.com/articles/637

[3] http://beeradvocate.com/articles/637

[4] http://beeradvocate.com/articles/637

[5] http://beeradvocate.com/articles/637