Beer Expert Guesses Cheap Vs Expensive Beer Price Points Epicurious -

As a beer enthusiast, I've always been curious about the relationship between price and quality when it comes to beer. Can you really taste the difference between a cheap, mass-produced lager and a high-end, craft brewed ale? Or is it all just a matter of marketing and branding?

Alex tasted the beers in a random order, taking notes on each beer's appearance, aroma, flavor, and overall impression. After tasting all six beers, Alex was asked to guess the price point of each beer. As a beer enthusiast, I've always been curious

Alex did a surprisingly good job of guessing the price points, but with some notable exceptions. The biggest mistake was with the Budweiser, which Alex overestimated by $2-$4. On the other hand, Alex correctly identified the price range for the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and the Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA. Alex tasted the beers in a random order,