Editorial Policy
How we make money without compromising what we publish.
Independence
No manufacturer or retailer can buy a place in our reviews. We never accept sponsored placements, paid reviews or "advertorial" coverage.
How we make money
When you buy through an affiliate link, we may earn a commission — usually 4-8% — at no extra cost to you. It never influences which products we cover or how we score them.
Affiliate disclosure
All affiliate links carry rel="sponsored" and a visible disclosure appears on every page with such links. We're partners of Amazon Associates, Awin and Impact.
Corrections
We publish corrections promptly. If a review is wrong, we fix it and note the change rather than quietly rewriting history. Email hello@thebrewscruise.com with the subject "Correction".
AI policy
AI tools assist with drafting, formatting and data analysis. Tasting notes, verdicts and all measurements are human. Every article is reviewed by a human before publishing.
Who writes for us
Dave Mason, Head of Testing (SCA Barista Skills · Q-Grader in training · 10 years home espresso), writes and tests everything on this site.