About Beer Ratings

Auxiliary post re: ratings:

It occurs to me that it would be helpful to contextualize the rating system. Y'know, so you don't see "**1/2" and wonder what, exactly, that means.

(All ratings reflect the palate and nose of the reviewer only. Qualms? Feel free to comment.)

* = Don't bother.
Generic example: Any Leinenkugel's niche brand;

*1/2 = Redeeming qualities, but generally disappointing.
Example: Abita Turbo Dog; Legacy Hoptimus Prime

** = Serviceable.
Example: Anderson Valley Winter Solstice; Fat Tire

**1/2 = Worth a try.
Example: Chimay Tripel; Flag Porter

*** = Successful.
Examples: Dogfish 90; De Koninck; Smuttynose IPA

***1/2 = Noteworthy.
Example: Mad River Steelhead Double IPA; Ayinger Celebrator; Unibroue Maudite

**** = Masterful.
Example: North Coast Brother Thelonious; Brooklyn Local 2; Chimay Blue

****1/2 = Exemplary
Example: Rochefort 10; New Glarus Raspberry

***** = Westvleteren 12
Example: Westvletern 12