BeerBook replaces meaningless star ratings with a real scoring system. Rate on a wider scale, rank beers head-to-head, and discover a hierarchy that actually tells you something.
Traditional beer apps compress everything into a narrow band. A world-class double IPA and a mediocre lager both land around 4 stars. That tells you nothing.
Over 70% of beers fall between 3.8 and 4.2 stars. So what's the point?
BeerBook uses a wider scoring range that lets you express real opinions — including negatives for beers that genuinely let you down. Then we go further.
A wider range means every score carries real meaning
Go beyond 5 stars. Our expanded range — including negatives — lets you score with nuance. A 2 and a -3 are worlds apart, and your ratings should reflect that.
After your initial score, BeerBook asks you to compare beers directly. This continuous ranking builds a hierarchy you can trust.
See where every beer stands within its style. The best IPA in your book isn't competing with stouts — it's measured against other IPAs.
Our overall rankings reveal which beers punch above their weight and which ones are riding hype. Real value, not marketing.
No complicated setup. Just drink, rate, and discover.
Score it on the BeerBook scale. Use the full range — if it's terrible, go negative. If it's transcendent, go big. Be honest.
BeerBook presents head-to-head matchups between your rated beers. Quick picks that refine your personal rankings over time.
Watch your beer hierarchy take shape — see your top picks by style, find patterns in what you love, and share your rankings.
Check-ins, venue tracking, happy hour prices verified by real bar-goers — we do all that. But we also built a scoring system that actually means something.
| Feature | BeerBook | Typical Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Rating scale | ✓ Wide range + negatives | 1–5 stars |
| Head-to-head ranking | ✓ Built-in | ✕ |
| Style hierarchy | ✓ Auto-generated | ✕ |
| Rankings improve over time | ✓ Continuous | ✕ |
| Perceived value insights | ✓ Data-driven | ✕ |
| Express negative opinions | ✓ Go below zero | 1 star minimum |
| Check-ins | ✓ | ✓ |
| Venue prices & happy hours | ✓ Community-verified | ✕ |
| Badges, titles & achievements | ✓ | ✓ |
Join BeerBook and start building your personal beer hierarchy. Every rating makes your rankings sharper.
Coming soon to iOS and Android