• What is it?

    The BJCP is proud to announce the 5th annual BJCP judge reception. Judge receptions typically have a local flair, and this year is no different. Hops and IPAs are the educational themes, and a Baja-inspired lunch buffet is the food theme. The time has been shifted from previous years to not conflict with evening events.

    Key Details

    When? June 15, 2011. 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
    Where? Royal Palm Ballroom
    Town and Country Resort and Conference Center
    (NHC conference facility)
    How Much? $10 for BJCP judges, $25 for guests of judges
    By When? Registration closes June 10th
    How Many? Registration limited to 200 total attendees, including a maximum of 50 guests.
    How? Register on the BJCP web site using our CEP Events Registration application

    Agenda

    Matt Brynildson of Firestone Walker Brewing Company will present the keynote address. We understand that he might be serving some of his beer as well...

    Lunch has a South-of-the-Border flair, featuring make-your-own tacos (2-3 per person) with a choice of fish or carnitas. Guacamole and veggie refried beans on the side. Fixings include cilantro, lime, shredded lettuce and cabbage, sour cream, and cheese. Salsa and chips with four kinds of salsa will be at each table.

    After lunch, the educational program begins. The topic is American IPAs, and is presented in three parts. The first part is Deconstructed IPA. Six beers will be served, each highlighting a single type of hop addition made to an identical base beer. An interactive discussion will focus on separating actual impressions from conventional wisdom. The second part discusses what makes a great American IPA. The third part involves unconventional American IPAs, with US, noble, and UK hopped IPAs being tasted and compared.

    Fine Print

    All attendees must be over 21.

    CEP points will be awarded to all BJCP judges.