Beer Points
Earn Beer Points for helpful recommendations and authentic use. Not check-in spam, not collecting badges — real community value.
How to Earn Points
First Review of a Pub
Once per pub. Text ≥20 chars OR at least one axis rating.
Someone Likes Your Review
Once per liker. Max +50/day. Likes don't earn until email verified or 48h account age.
Helpful Tip
≥40 characters. First publish. Max 3 tip awards/day.
"Went Because of This"
Someone went to a pub because of your review/tip. Max +30/day.
Beer Rating
1-5 rating + optional note. Max 5/day. Once per beer per 7 days.
"I'm Out" Session
Opt-in presence lasting ≥30 min without early revoke. Max 1/day.
Meaningful Daily Session
≥2 intentional actions: view pub, open map, rate, tip, or set presence. Max 1/day.
How to Spend Points
Local Guide Badge
100 lifetime points earned in one city. Profile badge.
Custom Handle Change
Change your username. Once per 30 days.
Highlight Tip (7 days)
Pin your tip on one pub page you already contributed to.
Note: No payments, no marketplace, no transfer between users in MVP. Points are community reputation, not currency.
Anti-Abuse Rules
- →New accounts (<48h): likes given don't award points until email verified
- →Self-likes and sockpuppets: same device fingerprint flagged for review
- →Duplicate reviews: editing refreshes content but doesn't re-award points
- →Daily caps prevent farming: see limits above
- →Deleted content: points clawed back automatically