BJCP Preparation Class

Become a Beer Judge

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Think you can tell a good beer from a bad beer? If so, how about formalizing your credentials by becoming an offical beer judge?

Periodically, some of the local homebrew clubs host an exam for the Beer Judge Certification Program. Jim Wilson of Strand Brewer's Club and Carl Townsend of Pacific Gravity periodically host a set of preparation classes for the exam. Some of the topics covered include use of the official score sheet, definitions of beer styles, flavor contributions of various ingredients, brewing techniques, and identification of brewing defects. We'll sample a variety of beer styles, including styles you've never tried before.

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Classes run from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the Sundays below at South Bay Brewing Supply, Torrance.

Class Outline

Class Organization

Each class will consist of three parts

• Technical Topics, including brewing techniques, use of ingredients, judging techniques or identification of flavor defects.
• Tasting of a number of beers. We’ll try to cover most BJCP Styles that may be on the exam.
• Homework Assignments.

Costs

Cost for the class will be $50.
Cost for the exam will be $50 and includes membership in BJCP.
If you are already a BJCP member and are re-taking the exam, the cost is $30, or $15 for a partial retake.