Tasteparty vs BeerAdvocate

BeerAdvocate is for beer reviews. Tasteparty is for live beer tastings.

Run blind tastings, let guests join by QR code, score together in real time, and reveal the winner live — without asking everyone to write reviews or create accounts.

No guest app required · Blind mode built in · Live group scoring · Free for small groups

Feature Comparison

Feature Tasteparty BeerAdvocate
Best For Live group tasting events Beer research and reviews
Participation Real-time voting, live results 🔶 Individual reviews posted after tasting
Blind Tasting Built in Not available
Guest Access QR code — no app, no account 🔶 Account required to participate
Live Results Podium reveal, group analytics No group scoring
Beverage Types Beer, wine, whisky, and more 🔶 Beer and cider only

Why Choose Tasteparty

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Made for live tastings

Everyone rates together, sees progress live, and joins the reveal. It turns tasting into an event, not a post-event review exercise.

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Easy for every guest

Join by QR code or short pin. No app, no account, no barrier for newcomers.

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Better group energy

Blind mode, live results, and instant reveal keep the focus on the room instead of notebooks, forms, or long writeups.

Already use BeerAdvocate? Keep it.

Use Tasteparty during the event, then go back to BeerAdvocate later for deeper reviews and research.

Free for small groups · No credit card required · Setup in 2 minutes