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.
| 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:
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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.
|
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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.
|
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Very good. A high
ranking beverage, but it still has room for improvement.
|
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A good/decent
beverage. Improvements are definitely required.
|
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Mediocre. It's an
acceptable beverage, but we wouldn't buy this one if we had the
choice. Needs serious improvement.
|
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Very poor.
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| 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. |
