RateBeer.com

[nzbrewer]

I look at some of the ratings, and feedback, and ranking of some of the beers on RateBeer.com, and I find myself wondering if the crowd collectively is right, or they are just following the rest of the crowd. Do these people judge/rate these beers unbiasedly or is it very emotional? Many cases it looks emotional.

I'd like to take an example of Epic Lager. This beer is filtered bright, has a nice white head (even noted in the comments) but all the reviewers gave Appearance 3/5. What is wrong with this beer that it loses 2 points for its appearance. Is it just the fact you can't give full marks for appearance, or is 3/5 the best anyone gets unless there is emotion or passion from the reviewer towards the beer?

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/epic-lager/85644/1005/

[Steve Nally]

I see a lot more cider on the horizon, it's always been a very underrated beverage!!

[Andrew]

May our sails catch a fair wind Steve - and I'll race you to the horizon!

[Stu McKinlay]

I've got my thumb out.

[Reviled]

Thought id just share these lol comments from ratebeer, didnt think it was worthy of its own thread tho...

http://www.ratebeer.com/Brewers/Beer/Beer-Reviews-10109.htm

[Barry]

"Don’t waste your 89 cents on this. Just ask a friend to punch you in the stomach after eating fresh dog shit and you’ll get the same effect and your breath will smell better."


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