The BJCP Bulletin

The Official Newsletter of the

Beer Judge Certification Program

October 2020

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 aromas and flavors that different malts can offer to beer. In addition to getting a chance to experience what the malt has to offer the exercise also aids the participant …

Regional 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. Though some competitions have adjusted, finding ways to move forward with distanced or carefully conducted in-person judging, the opportunities to judge are few. As noted in other bulletins, processing of …

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, Spruce Beer, and Canadian Ice Beer, and consider the questions: are there more unofficial styles to celebrate? Are these legitimate styles that should be included in the BJCP style guidelines? …

DIRECTORATE UPDATES

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 lockdowns have been lifted. But that doesn’t mean that judges, stewards and others should be lax in our safety measures. Be careful; be safe. Cancellation Policy First a …

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 of 2020 to remain full. In anticipation of returning to typical exam activities, we’ll take a moment to highlight one aspect of exam administration: collecting participant information. It’s an important …

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