The Exam Directors have decided that the scope of future exams using the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines will be beer style categories 1 through 26. Categories 27 (historical beer) through […]
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NHC Presentations Posted
Presentations used at the 2015 National Homebrew Conference Judge Reception are now posted on the Education and Training Resources page.
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Happy Birthday to Us!
The BJCP celebrated its 30th birthday as an organization on May 31. We have records of over a million beers being judged during this time.
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New Style Guidelines Released
The long-awaited 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines are now complete, and have been released for use. There are now separate documents for Beer, Mead, and Cider styles, which allows them to […]
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Grader Training Registration Now Open
The second phase of exam grader training will be on Wednesday, June 10 from 12:00PM to 1:30PM at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego in the Windsor room. […]
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Judge Reception Registration Now Open
Registration for the annual BJCP Judge Reception at the AHA NHC is now open. Be sure you select the NHC 2015 Judge Reception from the drop-down list to register for […]
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Spanish- and Portuguese-Speaking Translators Needed
The Exam Directorate needs more help. We are looking for volunteers who can speak either Spanish or Portuguese well enough to translate BJCP exams (scoresheets, primarily) into English or grade […]
MoreCompetition Handbook Updated
A small but important update has been made to the Competition Handbook to clarify guidance for Best of Show rounds. Winners should not be selected based on comparing scores from […]
MoreChange in Sensory Kits
There will be a major change with sensory kit orders placed on or after April 1, 2015. We are discontinuing purchase of the 24 vial comprehensive kit and will now […]
MoreCompetition Registration Refund Policy
The BJCP will only refund the registration fee if the competition will not be held due to legal prohibition, venue revocation, sponsorship withdrawal, or acts of God such as weather […]
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