I'm sure there's a ton of people who have gone to a brewery and had terrible beer. It happens to all of us. My question to you is: Do you say anything to the brewer about it?
My wife and I just visited a brewery that opened somewhat near us. They had a NEIPA on tap so we figured we'd try that as we knew we were going to be one and done anyway. You ever seen those pictures online where people are talking about NEIPA's and oxidation and how they almost turned purple? That's what came out of the tap when this guy poured our beers - a purple NEIPA. We took them to the outside beer area and drank them. As it was pretty slow, the guy talked to us for a little bit and he's the owner/brewer. He asked us what we thought of the beer and I didn't have the heart to tell him what I really thought so I told him it was good....
The one thing I always ask people when we share our beers is honest feedback. I don't care if you hated it, but I want to know the truth. It only helps us get better. Don't tell me you loved it if you hated it, but tell me WHY you hated it. While I ask that of people, I didn't do that in this case.
What do you guys do at commercial breweries when you come across this?
My wife and I just visited a brewery that opened somewhat near us. They had a NEIPA on tap so we figured we'd try that as we knew we were going to be one and done anyway. You ever seen those pictures online where people are talking about NEIPA's and oxidation and how they almost turned purple? That's what came out of the tap when this guy poured our beers - a purple NEIPA. We took them to the outside beer area and drank them. As it was pretty slow, the guy talked to us for a little bit and he's the owner/brewer. He asked us what we thought of the beer and I didn't have the heart to tell him what I really thought so I told him it was good....
The one thing I always ask people when we share our beers is honest feedback. I don't care if you hated it, but I want to know the truth. It only helps us get better. Don't tell me you loved it if you hated it, but tell me WHY you hated it. While I ask that of people, I didn't do that in this case.
What do you guys do at commercial breweries when you come across this?