The BJCP Bulletin

The Official Newsletter of the

Beer Judge Certification Program

BJCP Events at the 2017 AHA National Homebrewers Conference

BJCP Judges Reception

Wednesday, 14 June 2017 - 2:00pm to 4:30pm

Cost is US$25 for BJCP members and US$40 for non-BJCP guests. Register on the BJCP web site using our CEP Events Registration application. Registration closes 9 June 2017.

The BJCP reception is our annual gathering of judges at NHC. Part thank-you for turning out to judge and part educational seminar, these events have been very popular in past years. This year we will have food at the reception; an Eastern European-themed buffet is planned. Two educational seminars will form the program: detailed investigation into two style families (lagers and wild ales). The presentations will focus on production methods, key points, where things can go wrong, and what does the beer taste like when they do. Several samples will be provided with each talk.

BJCP Members Meeting

Wednesday, 14 June 2017 – 4:30pm to 6:00pm

This year, the members meeting will take place after the reception. No registration is needed to attend the members meeting.

NHC Final Round Judging

Thursday, 15 June 2017 – Judging rounds starting at 8:30am and 12:30pm

If you already have entries in the Final Round, you can log into your account and sign up for judging or stewarding. If you do not have entries in the Final Round, simply sign up using the link in the blue box on the left hand side. You’ll need to create an account and edit your judging or stewarding preferences.

BJCP Exams

Tuesday, 13 June 2017 – Sign up by 6 June 2017 to reserve your seat!

Mead Judging Tips from the Experts

By Andrew Luberto

Judging beer and judging mead is fundamentally the same at its most basic level; however, in certain key aspects it is a different application of knowledge.

Many of the misconceptions in judging mead seem ultimately rooted in either misinformation or simply unfamiliarity with the beverage, which is an understandable result of the commercial availability of wine and beer compared to mead. In an attempt to shed light on the differences and similarities between judging mead and beer, I recently spoke with some of the leading authorities on mead and mead judging for their opinions and judging methods...Read more.

Cider & Perry Terminology & Troubleshooting

The next installment of cider education articles from Michael Wilcox takes us through common cider terminology and cider faults. From chemical and cider sickness to mousey and sulfury, you'll learn how cider faults are perceived, when they are appropriate and how they are controlled. Read more.

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