While I can see how beer can be looked at as a whole, as well as an individual style, It is also true that we can never truly rate a beer until it is formed into a single glass. At which time all of its possible imperfections might come out, it may be a huge disappointment, an it may be one of your new favorite beers. Even this being so, it seems that we still classify it based on its whole, as in all of the Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale in production, storage, or tap lines. We classify it based on its whole, but judge it and savor it based on its individual pour. Plus, its so much cheaper and more delicious than wine! [ less ]

While I can see how beer can be looked at as a whole, as well as an individual style, It is also true that we can never truly rate a beer until it is formed into a single glass. At which time all of its possible imperfections might come out, it may be a huge disappointment, an it may be one of your new favorite beers. Even this being so, it seems that we still classify it based on its whole, as in all of the Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale in production, storage, or tap lines. We classify it based...
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