Appearance: What makes a 5 rating?

Talk Discussion in 'BeerAdvocate Talk' started by Kurmaraja, Dec 18, 2014.

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  1. HorseheadsHophead

    HorseheadsHophead Grand Pooh-Bah (3,732) Sep 15, 2014 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Clear, overly fizzy straw color with no head or lacing would probably get a 1 from me. :rolling_eyes:
     
    #101 HorseheadsHophead, Dec 20, 2014
  2. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I've yet to rate a 5 on appearance. It's reserved for that beer where I see angels beckoning me from within.
     
    #102 Jaycase, Dec 20, 2014
  3. joe12pk

    joe12pk Pundit (779) Mar 20, 2014 Michigan

    Beer isn't sexy, sir. Leilani Leeanne is sexy.
     
    #103 joe12pk, Dec 20, 2014
  4. MisSigsFan

    MisSigsFan Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2013 California

    Your milkshake is sexy.
     
    #104 MisSigsFan, Dec 20, 2014
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  5. doktorhops

    doktorhops Pooh-Bah (2,065) Jan 12, 2011 Australia
    Pooh-Bah

    Appearance creates anticipation - when I look at a glass of Founders Breakfast Stout in all its gooey jet black glory I think "Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!". So accordingly I rate a beers appearance on how much I want to "tuck in" rather than any standardised brewing guidelines.

    Also appearance is only worth 5% in my scoring system (aka BA's scoring system) so it isn't a make-or-break aspect in my ratings bro.

    TL;DR Stouts should be menacing, Pale Ales should be full of yeasty bits (IMO), and a Wit should be as witty as possible (I find dry humour in my Wits works best).
     
    #105 doktorhops, Dec 20, 2014
  6. doktorhops

    doktorhops Pooh-Bah (2,065) Jan 12, 2011 Australia
    Pooh-Bah

    Quit flaunting that beautiful beer I can't get here in Australia!
     
    #106 doktorhops, Dec 20, 2014
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