The release of the new style guidelines has been delayed while we complete the final editing and review. We intended to release them by the end of 2014, primarily to […]
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First Exam Given in Hong Kong
Exam Director Scott Bickham administered the first exam in Hong Kong to a group of eager examinees.
MoreLogo and Name Usage Policy
Active Members may use the BJCP logo and name on personal items related to the performance of judging duties (e.g., judge labels, notebooks, judging kits, articles of clothing, business cards). […]
MoreCan I earn BJCP points prior to taking the exam?
Yes! If you believe you have acquired point (judging, stewarding, or staff) before you took the exam for the first time, send an email to the IT Director with the […]
MoreWhat happens to judges who are not active?
For various reasons, sometimes judges may go several years without any BJCP-related activity. These judges often ask what they have to do to become an active judge again. Or, from […]
MoreHow do I make change suggestions to help improve the BJCP Style Guidelines?
Did you find a potential error or typo in the guidelines? Please send an email to [email protected]. Do you want to suggest adding a new style? Write it up using […]
MoreHow do I become a grader?
Thank you. Volunteer exam graders are the heart of the program, and are a great way to give back to the organization. To be an exam grader, you must be […]
MoreHow do I register for an exam?
To register for a judging/tasting exam (beer, mead, or cider), or the Beer Written Exam (for National judges or those with an 80+ score on the beer judging exam), look […]
MoreHow do I become a judge?
See Exam Program Overview for more information on how to become a judge. Cheers!
MoreWhat’s the difference between a Category, Subcategory, Style, and Sub-style?
The BJCP Style Guidelines use some specific terms with specialized meaning: “Category”, “Subcategory” and “Style.” When thinking of beer, mead and cider styles, the subcategory is the most important label—“subcategory” […]
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