mobrewdude
Well-Known Member
I've been brewing for the last few years and starting to get a collection of recipies that I really like. I also give away half (or more) of the beer I brew to friends in trade for honest critique of those beers. My goal, like most on here, is to brew better beers. Enter the problem... most of my friends are experienced and diverse beer-drinkers but not beer brewers. I usually get good feedback on whether they like a beer or not and usually a comment if they think it tastes similar to a certain commercial brew. I occasionally get a few specific taste comments which are considerably more useful than "this is good!" but these types of comments are not the norm.
In an effort to remedy this, I'm considering making an informal beer evaluation form to have them complete with each beer. Something with brief pouring/serving instructions (although most of my friends have this down to an art, they sometimes share the beer with others who may not), and a checklist of percieved tastes (ie: piney, citrus, floral, earthy, etc), an abbreviated list for mouthfeel (watery, thick, silky, etc) and even including check boxes for potential flaws (green apple, cooked veggies, etc).
First, what do you think of the idea, useful or not? Second, should I make the form specific to each beer and give a description of the flavors/attributes that should be present (either according to style or the intentions of the recipe) to give them some guidance in what they are looking for or do you think this would this potentially skew their perception and feedback? Finally, in terminology that would be easy for a non-brewer or judge to understand and identify, what specific check boxes would you include?
If there's enough interest in this, at the conclusion, I'll upload the completed file for anyone who wants the form.
All input is welcome!
In an effort to remedy this, I'm considering making an informal beer evaluation form to have them complete with each beer. Something with brief pouring/serving instructions (although most of my friends have this down to an art, they sometimes share the beer with others who may not), and a checklist of percieved tastes (ie: piney, citrus, floral, earthy, etc), an abbreviated list for mouthfeel (watery, thick, silky, etc) and even including check boxes for potential flaws (green apple, cooked veggies, etc).
First, what do you think of the idea, useful or not? Second, should I make the form specific to each beer and give a description of the flavors/attributes that should be present (either according to style or the intentions of the recipe) to give them some guidance in what they are looking for or do you think this would this potentially skew their perception and feedback? Finally, in terminology that would be easy for a non-brewer or judge to understand and identify, what specific check boxes would you include?
If there's enough interest in this, at the conclusion, I'll upload the completed file for anyone who wants the form.
All input is welcome!
