I know there are some Beyond Beer Drinkers on here so why not start a Beer Review thread? I know you can find all of the reviews online, but it would be fun to have a smaller-knit group of drinkers that can discuss beers in a more local sense.
From BeerAdvocate.com, below are the 5 parts of reviewing beers. I suggest we just use a 1/10 scale for the overall rating.
There are five categories to evaluating a beer with your review:
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?
Overall - Your overall impression of the beer.
To review a beer, just copy and paste the below:
Beer (Name, Brewery, Style, ABV):
Serving (Location of Purchase, Type):
Appearance:
Smell:
Taste:
Mouthfeel:
Overall (Rating /10):