Global Beer Authority Index

Real Ratings. No Fluff. Just Brutal Truth.

No Gimmicks. No Bias. Just Beer, Rated by the Real.

At GBA, we don’t believe in beer snobbery. If you drink it, it’s good beer—for you. We don’t discriminate. We just rank it.

Our 20-star scale was built to separate casual crushables from legendary brews that deserve their own damn spotlight. Every beer earns its stars based on balance, complexity, execution, and drinkability.

Anything 10 and up? That’s Michelin-star beer territory. But if you’re sipping a 2 with a smile—we still raise a glass to you.

How It Breaks Down:

⭐ 1–3: Regret in a Can
Poor execution, off flavors, or just a straight-up lie on the label. Barely drinkable.

⭐⭐ 4–6: Drinkable but Forgettable
Nothing offensive, nothing memorable. The kind of beer you drink once and move on.

⭐⭐⭐ 7–9: Decent With Flaws
Solid effort. Enjoyable, but lacking boldness, balance, or that extra punch.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10: Certified Banger
This is where it gets real. Clean, crisp, and damn good. True to style, worth a repeat pour.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 11–15: Exceptional
Unique character, proper technique, and full-bodied flavor. A beer with personality.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 16–19: Elite
Complex. Memorable. Nearly flawless. The kind of beer that changes your standard.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 20: Mouth Orgasm
Transcendent. One-of-a-kind. The story-worthy pour you tell your friends about for years.

Built Different:

• 20 reviewers. One brutal truth.
• Ranked across four categories: Standard, Complex, Mid-Way, and Cocktail Beers.
• No paid placements. No fluff. Just raw, honest feedback from our tasters and the people.

The GBA Beer Categories

Not all beers are built the same. We group them by what hits your tongue.

🔹 Standard Beers
Your classic brews. You grab it, you sip it, you know it’s beer. No games, no gimmicks. Just the time-tested flavor of hops, malt, and truth.

🔹 Mid-Way Beers
Halfway between beer and something else—think radlers, shandies, or lightly flavored blends. Still beer, but walking the edge. A good place for casual drinkers or hot summer days.

🔹 Cocktail Beers
These drink like a mixed drink, not a brew. Heavy fruit, sweet profiles, and almost no beer taste. Great for those who “don’t like beer”—or don’t want to know they’re drinking it.

🔹 Complex Beers
Bold. Divisive. Built for palates that want a ride. These beers punch in wild directions while staying true to beer’s DNA. You’ll either fall in love… or swear them off forever.

At GBA, we don’t hate. We rate.
So drink what you love. We’ll handle the rankings.