The BJCP Bulletin

The Official Newsletter of the

Beer Judge Certification Program

BJCP Events at the 2018 AHA National Homebrewers Conference

Last Weekend to Register for the BJCP Judge Reception at the 2018 Homebrew Con

Registration closes on Monday, June 18th for the BJCP Judge Reception at Homerbew Con in Portland. Click here to register and pay for the reception. Click here to read more about the reception agenda, menu and other BJCP events at the conference.

Is Canned Homebrew Allowed in Competitions?

BJCP Communications Director Dennis Mitchell discusses canned homebrew with BJCP Competition Director Dave Houseman and AHA National Homebrew Competition Director John Moorhead. The short answer? It's entirely up to the individual competition director as long as BJCP Sanctioned Competition Rules are followed.

Judging in the Final Round of the National Homebrew Competition?

If you are judging NHC final round in Portland this year, there are some changes you should be aware of. First, NHC is using a new scoresheet, which you can read about here or watch a training video from BJCP Education Liaison Kristen England.

Next, the schedule format of final round judging is changing and will utilize separate mini-Best-of-Show judges.

First Exams in Mississippi and Arkansas

This past year, South Regional Representative and BJCP Vice President Phil Farrell along with Assistant Reps Sal Mortillaro II and James Lallande, administered and/or proctored the first BJCP exams in the states of Mississippi and Arkansas. Read more.

Large BJCP Turnout in Mexico

At the Aro Rojo competition in Tampico, Mexico in May 2018, seven Grand Master and one Master BJCP judge attended -- every judging table was led by a Master or higher judge. Several other BJCP judges from Latin and South America attended, showing good support for the growing Mexico judge community. This photo is of all BJCP judges in attendance.

Rank Advancements December 2017 to June 2018

Each BJCP Bulletin recognizes judges who have advanced to national or master rank since the last publication. This installment recognizes advancements from roughly March to June 2018. Congratulations! Read more.

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