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The End of Ratebeer?

Started by Trappist, December 18, 2024, 06:10:47 PM

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Trappist

Hi,
Some worrying info today :(
This was posted today on Facebook by Joe Tucker, founder of Ratebeer.com


I recently received a sudden and important notice. After nearly 25 years of serving tens of millions of people, and shaping the craft beer revolution, RateBeer will be officially closed February 1, 2025.
After some real moments of shock, uncertainty, and sorrow, I am now feeling immensely grateful. 
RateBeer started as a home-built project, and it grew into an incredible adventure. Along the way, I met so many extraordinary people who taught me about beer, craft, business, technology, and life.
I've been lucky enough to travel five continents with you, judge beers, ciders, and meads, attend tastings and festivals, and represent this vibrant community in media and interviews. These moments have been the honor of my work life, and I'm truly humbled by all of it.
The list of the people I wish to thank for their friendship, generosity, counsel, kindness, and assistance is immense. I will save that for the following post.
To our amazing RateBeer community—you've been the heart of craft beer. Your reviews and contributions are a treasure trove of stories, memories, and passion. I salute you and will continue to advocate for the legacy you've created.
As for me, I'm officially independent but see a world of new possibilities ahead. If your company can benefit from someone who is data-driven, energetic, adaptive, and skilled at building online communities, growing customer bases, and leading creative or technical teams—get in contact.
Thank you all! I am sincerely honored, grateful, and delighted to have served you.
NOTE: While the future is uncertain, there is a grassroots movement to keep the site alive. RateBeer might outlive me, and I'm fully supportive of that! 🙂
JoeT


Knowing ABInBev owns the website makes me worrying about the future of Ratebeer  :chin:

Cheers,
Filip
"Beer, if drank with moderation, softens the temper, cheers the spirit, and promotes health."
–- Thomas Jefferson