If one held beer or water intending to say Borei Pri Hagafen (thinking it was wine), then remembered it was not wine and concluded with Shehakol — has one fulfilled the obligation?
Synopsis
One began a bracha intending Borei Pri Hagafen (mistakenly believing the cup held wine), then remembered it was beer/water and corrected with Shehakol. The Mechaber (citing Yesh Omrim) and later authorities rule one is yotzei. The Rambam would disagree (since intent at Shem U'Malchut was for an incorrect bracha). The Mishnah Berurah confirms this is the accepted ruling.
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