Hop Sensory Training

Introduction This training session can be used for self study or in a group setting. It is a fairly simple exercise aimed at highlighting the flavors and aromas of the […]

Style Entry Suggestions

Have you ever had the question, where do I enter my beer in competition? It’s easy if you are brewing a style listed in the BJCP Style Guidelines, but what […]

Malt Sensory Training

Introduction This training session can be used for self study or in a group setting. It is aimed at highlighting the flavors and aromas of the malt so a participant […]

12. Judging Mead

Mead judging differs from mead drinking in that the judge is thinking about the full range of perceptions and how a mead fits against idealized standards, rather than just hedonistically […]

10. Advanced Topics in Mead-Making

Beyond the basics of creating the various mead styles, there are additional process controls that mead makers might employ. This section explores these advanced (and generally optional) topics, including oaking, […]