On Jul 23, 11:35 am, Tim > wrote:
> On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 21:40:27 +0100, John Frum wrote
> (in message > ):
>
> > Ratebeer v. Beer Advocate
>
> > Which do you reckon is better?
>
> > What are the strengths and weaknesses of each?
>
> > TIA
>
> Thanks everyone.
>
> What I really want to know is which is more authoritative in its
> ratings.
>
> This is all part of research I am doing for a book on US breweries.

Neither should be considered authoritative. Rates beer is about the
quaint of ratings and ranking beers and establishments while Beer
Advocate is more holistic in it's approach to beer and promoting the
industry as a whole. It personal preference which community you like.
Some people choose to argue about it but I have friends who swear by
both. I choose to use each for different purposes.

I don't see how this thread would be relevant to your book? Good luck
anyway.

Cheers!
Matt

(Phatz)