Comments on Pivní Filosof - Beer Philosopher: A Paradox

Elf, In a normal blind tasting what you don't...

2010-03-24T19:30:23.452+01:00

Elf,

In a normal blind tasting what you don't know is the identity of the beers, but you are usually told about their style, category, etc.

In a double blind tasting you don't have any information at all, not even the beer's strength. It's just the beer and whatever your senses will be able to pick from it. Some people go as far as to use black glasses so they won't even be able to see what colour the beer is...

Little note: It is not Double Blind Tasting, but s...

2010-03-24T10:30:26.465+01:00

Little note: It is not Double Blind Tasting, but simply Blind tasting. Double Blind Testing is usually use in testing new medicament and patients and even doctors do not know what is true cure and what is placebo.

Just read a Paradox, very good. Just watched Tomas...

2010-03-18T14:24:03.825+01:00

Just read a Paradox, very good. Just watched Tomas Repka on Youtube. Had some beer named after him. Happens alot in UK. Does it happen in CZ much, and if so, are there any good beers ?.

You are right! And actually, to me A is the better...

2010-03-18T13:57:36.133+01:00

You are right! And actually, to me A is the better beer, but at the same time, I couldn't argue with someone who insisted that B is better...

I don't know, I think it's fair to take ot...

2010-03-18T11:50:15.464+01:00

I don't know, I think it's fair to take other factors into account in which beer you drink. If a blind taste test showed me that I like Staropramen better than Svijany (which I doubt it would, but let's say), I still wouldn't start buying or seeking out Staropramen. Wanting to support smaller competitors is a valid reason to give something preference. As is, as you mention, price. And heck, who here hasn't bought a beer just because it has a pretty label?