These are the general guidelines we will use for our brew reviews - it's a good reference to how we approach each part of the review. But keep in mind, we aren't experts....just beer-lovers takin' some notes.
Appearance - Note the beer's color, carbonation, head and its retention. Is it clear or cloudy? Does it look lackluster and dull or alive and inviting?
Smell - Bring the beer to your nose. Note the beer's aromatic qualities. Malts: sweet, roasty, smoky, toasty, chocolaty, nutty, caramelly, biscuity? Hops: dank / resiny, herbal, perfumy, spicy, leafy, grassy, floral, piney, citrusy? Yeast will also create aromas. You might get fruity or flowery aromas (esters) from ales and very clean aromas from lagers, which will allow the malt and hop subtleties to pull through.
Taste - Take a deep sip of the beer. Note any flavors, or interpretations of flavors, that you might discover. The descriptions will be similar to what you smell. Is the beer built-well? Is there a balance between the ingredients? Was the beer brewed with a specific dominance of character in mind? How does it fit the style?
Mouthfeel - Take another sip and let it wander. Note how the beer feels on the palate and its body. Light, heavy, chewy, thin / watery, smooth or coarse? Was the beer flat, over-carbonated?
Drinkability - The beer's overall ease of consumption and your overall impression of the beer. Would you have another?
Overall Rating:
Outstanding (6): A heavenly brew – nectar of the Gods
Excellent (5): Delicious brew, close to perfection
Very Good (4): Tasty, drinkable brew that I could drink often
Good (3): Brew is decent but not necessarily memorable, wouldn’t go out of my way to drink this again
Fair (2): Off flavors, aromas or major deficiencies present – not an enjoyable experience
Bad (1): Major off flavors and aromas dominate – vomit-inducing
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