Adding the average rDev for reviewers

I'm not one to use beer reviews or ratings before purchasing beers, but this suggestion makes a lot of sense for use by those who do use other's ratings. And having this data available might get me to start using it.

 

I'm the guy standing off to the other side checking to see if I've tried an (seemingly) unfamiliar beer.

But to be honest, I check to see if some of those I follow (and trust) have tried a beer -- but I go by my knowledge of their experience not their rDev.

 

I like this idea.

FWIW, I track my own rDev. My own ratings have seen a drop (though still a positive rDev number) compared to when I started. I do wonder how much of this is due to being the only reviewer/rating for many local listings though. With that last part in mind, it does add some uncertainty to rDev and whether or not the beers the reviewer / rater typically scores receive enough site input to establish a meaningful rDev.

But uncertainty aside, I think it would be an easy and quick snapshot to see where a reviewer sits relative to others.

 

To be fair, a lot of those Trader Joes beers are hit or miss.

 

I understand what you're asking. What I also take into consideration is how many beers the reviewer has posted. And yes I know that everyone has to start somewhere, but if JohnDoe has only reviewed two beers (and are both 5's), and #PapaGoose has rated 700+, you can guess who has earned the most trust without the need for a rDev.

Still, it could be a useful tool.

 

My TJ's sells more beers than their own labels.

 

I was about to "like" this post, but the Josephsbräu beers are some of my favorites... however many are left.