11 Mar 2013, 6:07 am
OK, my rating system is as follows
I will include the Black Crown above as best as i can remember (though it would be best to do this at the time of tasting)
First is the rating numbers, followed by the actual beer being tasted
Beer Rating / Scoring System ( Never Drink Beer Directly from the Bottle! )
Be very strict with your grades and assign a wide range of scores!
(Note a “poor” beer scores up to 16 points, if you assign only 2 pts from A, S, M, only 4 pts from O and in taste you gave 12 points of 25, that beer would almost qualify a “good” beer)
…Assign your grades in a harsh manner and keep in mind these ranges being scored within.
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4 points – Appearance
(A) 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? Note some beers styles may be cloudy or unfiltered while others are very clear and clean, try to understand some differences are of course to be expected and quite acceptable/
6 points – Aroma (smell)
(S) 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: you might get fruity or flowery aromas (esters) from ales while very clean aromas from lagers, which will allow the malt and hop scent subtleties to pull through. (be aware ales and lagers will not smell the same)
25 points – Taste
(T) 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?
5 points – Mouthfeel
(M) 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?
10 points - Overall Impression
(O) Comment on overall drinking pleasure associated with this beer and give suggestions for improvement
Score (50): ____________
Outstanding (45-50)
Excellent (39-44)
Very Good (32-38)
Good (25-31)
Fair (17-24)
Poor (0-16)
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Style: American Amber / Red Lager
A sort of catch-all category, these lagers boast a bit more malt backbone and overall character than their lighter sister styles. Bitterness is generally low.
Name of Beer: Budweiser Black Crown
Brewery: Anheuser Busch (InBev)
Per manufacturer: 6% alc./vol.* golden amber lager, it delivers a smooth and distinct flavor with toasted caramel malt and a variety of American Hops, finished over beechwood chips for a smooth and distinctive flavor.
A (4) 4
S (6) 2
T (25) 6
M (5) 2
O (10) 2
Score (50): ____16
Notes:
A very pretty, scored a 4, maybe a 3.5 is better since it seemed "too clear" but I try to avoid halves and gave it the perfect 4 here ...quite pretty!
S not much to comment on, I noticed almost nothing in the aroma, nothing but a tinge of alcohol smell
T not a lot going on here, alcohol is noticed but little else besides a bitter flavor that does not seem "hoppy", not as good as the other Ambers I do like, this has no roasted flavors, no malty flavor, just plain beer flavor with no complexities.
M Somewhat watery feel, a bit of an alcohol edge and slightly over-carbonated, again, just seems like a bland beer.
O not a fan! and my rating seems pretty spot on, a 16 falls into "poor" while just missing the bottom of the "fair" range!
that was NOT intentional, it was an honest rating. but it does show how you really need to be critical and not give any extra points, this is not a school paper you are grading. A 62% in school would be failing but here it would fit into the "good" range! Be VERY critical when reviewing, assign numbers in a very stingy way!