BevNET Rating Explanation

The BevNET Beverage Reviews System is a process that creates an independent critique of each beverage that it tests. We use a mixture of expert and consumer opinion to rank each product based on taste, quality, packaging, and overall likelihood to purchase the product.

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Here's a breakdown of the formula that we use to rank each product:

OVERALL	The final rating that you see on the review page: This is BevNET.com's overall opinion of this beverage. A beverage may meet any (but not necessarily all) criteria to fit in a specific category:   Reserved for only the best. As perfect as it gets. This product must be the top in it's class and/or be truly innovative.   An excellent beverage. We would often reach for this beverage to quench our thirst. Flavor and taste must be of the highest quality. There must also be a great deal of quality and/or originality displayed in this product.   Very good. A high ranking beverage, but it still has room for improvement.   A good/decent beverage.  Improvements are definitely required.       Mediocre. It's an acceptable beverage, but we wouldn't buy this one if we had the choice. Needs serious improvement.       Very poor.
PACKAGING	How does the packaging look? Originality and eye appeal are key.
AROMA	How does it smell? Is it pleasant?
FLAVOR	The most subjective, and critical, part of our review. How does it taste? Is it good or painful to drink?
FINISH	What sort of taste does it leave in your mouth? Aftertaste can make all the difference. Especially key when using diet sweeteners.
INGREDIENTS	May or may not be used. Depends on the type of product and country of origin. In general, excessive use of artificial ingredients / colors is a negative, but again, product type is key.
QUALITY	Quality of overall product as judged by the reviewer.
UNIQUENESS	Is this product an innovator or a "me-too" product? The more original, the better.
SWEETNESS	How is the level of sweetness in this product? This category varies depending on the type of product.
THIRST QUENCHING	Does this product quench our thirst? How we rate this category also depends on the type of product. For example, this is much more important for a sports beverage than an iced coffee.
LIKELIHOOD TO PURCHASE	Would we drink this product if we had to pay for it? Would we pick this product from the cooler? This category summarizes packaging, taste, and SRP (if available).
OTHER	On a case by case basis, we may use other criteria. Examples in the past include taste tests with older formulations, drinks that include the one being reviewed, and marketing materials.