So i recently conducted a blind tasting with a few buddies of mine. Some industry guys and some beer enthusiasts. I believe when it comes to most "whales" a lot of it has to do with the perception you already have about the beer. Because BA gave a beer a 98 most people will go into the beer thinking that they HAVE to like it because of all the buzz around it.
The blind tasting consisted of a few "whales" and a few lesser known, and lesser rated beers.
only one person listed a "whale" as their favorite beer out of the bunch.
and one guy (who has said this beer was his favorite of all time) listed the "whales" last.
Its interesting how the brain can trick you into thinking you enjoy a beer just because everyone else does.
i'm not saying these beers don't deserve the credit that they do, i just think people should start trying beers first before they check untapped or BA to see what everyone else thinks.
I'm curious to hear your guys opinion about this
Cheers and happy brewing!
Sean
The blind tasting consisted of a few "whales" and a few lesser known, and lesser rated beers.
only one person listed a "whale" as their favorite beer out of the bunch.
and one guy (who has said this beer was his favorite of all time) listed the "whales" last.
Its interesting how the brain can trick you into thinking you enjoy a beer just because everyone else does.
i'm not saying these beers don't deserve the credit that they do, i just think people should start trying beers first before they check untapped or BA to see what everyone else thinks.
I'm curious to hear your guys opinion about this
Cheers and happy brewing!
Sean