The BJCP Board has unanimously approved the recommendation of the Exam Directors to implement a new beer exam program, effective April 1, 2012. No legacy exams will be given on […]
MoreExam Program Status Update
The new exam program is heading towards implementation. The question pool for the new online exam is complete, a testing provider has been selected, a sample test has been successfully […]
More100th Master Judge
The BJCP has reached an important membership milestone. Brian Schar of Menlo Park, CA recently became the 100th judge to reach Master level since the program began. See the full […]
MoreBJCP Elections
Elections are complete and the results have been certified. Incumbents won in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions. The South and West regions were uncontested. Please see our Election Center page […]
MoreNew Exam Program Announced
The BJCP Board, with full support of the Exam Directors, unaminously approved a new structure for the BJCP Exam Program. The key feature of the new program is a new […]
MoreDiscounted Off-Flavor Kits Available
Last January, the BJCP board approved making discounted off-flavor kits available to members. We are now ready to launch that program. Any active BJCP member holding the rank of Recognized […]
MoreNew Exam Policies Announced
The Exam Directors, with the concurrence of the BJCP Board of Directors, have changed the policy regarding examinations being returned to examinees. The new policy authorizes Exam Administrators to make […]
MoreExam Scheduling Policy Updated Again
Effective immediately, the Exam Directors have changed the policy for scheduling BJCP exams. Up to 8 exam sites may now be registered per month (an increase from 5) but the […]
MoreMobile Style Guidelines Available
Have you been judging lately? At a recent AHA NHC first round competition, nearly half the judges present were observed using mobile phones or devices with the BJCP guidelines. Thanks […]
MoreBJCP Lowers Fees
The BJCP board voted unanimously to lower competition fees from $35 to $30. Exam fees remain the same, but exam administrators may now retain 30% of the exam fees for […]
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