How do I get a RateBeer.com API Key?

Visit RateBeer.com's API page at http://www.ratebeer.com/json/ratebeer-api.asp and follow the instructions provided.

Can I use the plugin without a RateBeer.com API Key?

No. All of the data calls require a RateBeer API key.

My RateBeer.com API Key request is taking too long. Can you help me?

No. The plugin author doesn't work for RateBeer.com, so I can't help speed up your RateBeer.com API request. You can join the RateBeer.com API Google Group to inquire about the status.

Can I hide the RateBeer branding ("Data Source: RateBeer")?

No. You cannot hide the RateBeer branding. You are bound to RateBeer's API terms and conditions. Refer to the API Agreement section titled 'Branding' for clarification.

How do I update incorrect data?

If a beer, brewer, or place data (content) is incorrect. Please log into RateBeer.com and submit the data change requests using the RateBeer.com web site.

How does the cache work?

Each call to the RateBeer.com API stores the response as a file in the /cache/ folder. Then when another call is made to the same API function using the same parameters, the /cache/ folder is checked to see if there's an already stored data file created within the specified cache time (default 24 hours). If a file is found (and it was created within the specified cache time), then the file is opened, read, and then displayed to the page. If a file was not found or the created time exceeded the cache time, then a call is made to RateBeer.com's web servers via their API and that response is stored in the /cache/ folder.

How do I clear my cache?

There is a 'Delete Cache' button on the plugin's settings page.

Why are different fields returned for different tags?

The fields returned for each API call might be different. For example, beer style is not returned on some calls but may be returned on another call. If you'd like to see more fields added to RateBeer's API calls, then you can request RateBeer to modify their API to accommodate your request. Please post a note in the support forum, if RateBeer developers add the new field so I can update the documentation and code.