How do I judge a beer?

Answer 1

drink alot of them

Answer 2

Much has been written about wine tasting, and that technique and vocabulary apply quite nicely to beer, as well. Of course, beer is a more complex beverage and its evaluation covers some additional ground, but the concepts are the same. The biggest change most drinkers must undergo is warming up their beer. Ice cold beer numbs the taste buds and doesn't allow the beer to develop its full flavor potential. In general, pale beer is best served at cooler temperatures than dark beer, and lagers cooler than ales. Start with 40-50F (5-10C) for the cooler beers and 50-60F (10-15C) for the warmer ones.


Beer should be evaluated using four senses: sight, smell, taste, feel. Always drink beer from a clear glass to fully appreciate it. Look at it and note the color and clarity. Hold it up to a light if necessary. Take a good sniff from the glass to get the aroma or bouquet. Taste it, swishing it around in your mouth, and notice its body and flavors. After swallowing, notice any aftertaste or finish.


You should be noticing things like:


Was it golden, amber, black?

Clear or cloudy?

Did it smell sweet, malty, flowery, alcoholic?

Did it taste bitter, sweet, tart, smooth, roasty?

Did it feel "thick" or "thin" as you swished it around?

Did it leave a buttery taste, nutty, fruity?


With additional experience and some reading you will begin to develop not only a sense of what you enjoy, but what marks a truly good beer from a bland or mediocre one.


Also, it is usually a good idea to try a beer more than once. Get it from different sources, try it when your in a different mood or setting, wait for a full moon, whatever. Many factors will affect your overall perception, so be flexible. Be aware, as well, that tasting many beers at once is not a good idea. The taste buds begin to tire and send confusing impressions.

Answer 3

There is an old saying about judging art.
"I don't know much about art, but I know what I like."
The same goes for beer.
I have a grocery store in my area that allows people to make their own six pack. I bought 6 very different types of beer and found that I didn't like any of them. I then tried another beer that was on tap at a bar and I loved it. Now that's my favorite beer.

Answer 4

I like beer that has a nice taste and a kick to it. There are lots around. I drink Victoria Bitter,its Australian and actually a lager.Lager easy the best. VB is 5 percent,about twice as strong as yankee beer . Our light beer is like your full strength.

Answer 5

Easily You Can Judge a beer with its distiungished label in bottle,Ingredents,sourness,Bublling effect,etc

Answer 6

By the taste

Answer 7

....judge not or ye shall be judged. If it tastes good,drink it.

Answer 8

by the color smell and taste

Answer 9

it should be frothy