By Exam Director Sarah Bridegroom Due to the COVID pandemic, exam activity throughout 2020 was lower than projected. Over 70 exam sites were affected by either cancellation or postponement. Most […]
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Rank Advancements: March 2021
Each BJCP Bulletin recognizes judges who have advanced to national or master rank since the last publication. This installment recognizes advancements from roughly November 2020 to March 2021. Congratulations All! […]
MoreCompetition Directorate: 2020 Review and Update
By David Houseman, Competition Director & Michael Bury, BJCP Assistant Competition Director It was a trying year for BJCP competitions just as it was for everyday life around the […]
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Virtual Town Hall with NHC Organizer John Moorhead
Please join us on Wednesday, February 24th at 6:30 pm EST for a live Q&A session with John Moorhead – Competition Manager of the AHA’s National Homebrew Competition. John will […]
MoreRegional Representatives Quarter 3 Update 2020
West Brian Cooper Judging in the West region has been fairly quiet over the summer, with many of our regular competitions cancelled, postponed, or downsized due to the pandemic. […]
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Competition Directorate Quarter 3 Update 2020
Competition Directorate There have been many cancellations and postponements of competitions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many judging opportunities have been lost. We are seeing more new registrations as […]
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Exam Directorate Quarter 3 Update 2020
We continually respond to the COVID-19 effects on the exam calendar. Our best wishes to all administrators, proctors and participants while navigating local circumstances. Currently, we expect the back half […]
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Canadian Beer Styles: Four Unofficial Draft Styles to Consider
By Victor North From the North Region of the BJCP comes 4 new unofficial draft styles to consider. Explore the history and societal significance of Québécoise Rousse, Ontario Pale Ale, […]
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November 5th: Online Malt Sensory Training with Education Directorate
Malt Sensory Training Seminar Time: November 5th, 2020 8pm Central Earlier this year the BJCP Education Directorate published a malt sensory exercise aimed at letting participants experience the […]
MoreCompetition Directorate Update Q2.2020
By David Houseman, BJCP Competition Director As many of you know, the COVID-19 crisis has caused many competitions to be postponed or cancelled. This has and will continue to cause […]
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