Big big beers rate higher than anything else?
It troubles me too, the balance towards high abv, high ibu beers on RB. But, as you say, its a pretty good site with a few flaws.
Oh my, that is awesome!! Some amazing Stone beers there Daniel..
I tried the Cali-Belquique or however its spelt IPA off the tap at the brewery and it was amazing!! The brewer was saying its just their bog standard IPA brewed with a different yeast, awesome!! And the mustard that goes with it is even better!!
Yes.. agreed, but it is something that I do have difficulty with..
I saw a Wine Tasting Kit recently (at Scenic Cellars in Taupo) , that contained vials of smells to determine faults and flaws in wine (Similar to this: http://www.wineenthusiast.com/the-complete-wine-taste-aroma-kit.asp ), While I have read about Beer flaws (Cardboard, skunked, Cabbage etc) And have experienced all of these, I don't feel like an expert yet :-)
Just tried siera nevada's 'Topedo Extra IPA' really floral and bitter but not as harsh as some hoppy Kiwi beers. Had a good beer weekend, the Motuaka Monster was fantastic at Galbraith's, and my less intense version of Vince's Bass Player APA has cleared up, very passionfruity that one.