Before I could begin reviewing beer myself, I had to find out how the experts do it. I discovered a lot of helpful beer-tasting advice from some great websites.
What candidate would you most like to have a beer with?
If you owned your own bar and could only have one beer on tap, which would it be?
When is it ok to start drinking? St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, and your birthday excluded.
Which bad beer is the worst?
What goes best with beer?
Which dead person do you wish you could have a beer with?
What sporting events are best for beer drinking?
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]
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