The BJCP Bulletin

Regional Representative Updates - Quarter 1, 2021

Want to know what's been happening in your region? Click to find out. Updates and announcements from your BJCP Representatives. Read more.

Rank Advancements: March 2021

Each BJCP Bulletin recognizes judges who have advanced to national, master, or grandmaster rank since the last publication. This installment recognizes advancements from roughly November 2020 to March 2021. Congratulations All! Read more.

Exam Directorate 

By Sarah Bridegroom, Exam Director

Due to the COVID pandemic, exam activity throughout 2020 was lower than projected. Over 70 exam sites were affected by either cancellation or postponement.  Most areas experienced challenges including available venues, ability to operate using social distance protocols, travel safety and low interest from participants and proctors. Some areas were able to administer … Read more.

Competition Directorate

By David Houseman, Competition Director & Michael Bury, Assistant Competition Director

   It was a trying year for BJCP competitions just as it was for everyday life around the globe. While 411 competitions were registered for 2020, down over 50% from 2019’s 895 competitions, many of these competitions either didn’t happen because they were cancelled or postponed. A number … Read more.

Education Directorate

By Bruce Buerger, Education and Training Director

Notable changes and accomplishments from 2020 include: Processed 40+ sensory kit orders for members and upcoming exams. Release of the malt sensory and vocabulary exercise.  Release candidate of new hop sensory and vocabulary exercise.  Cider Judge Training & Study Program release candidate. Continued evaluation of new sensory offerings for existing and potential … Read more.

Communications Directorate

By Dennis Mitchell, Communication Director

The Communications Directorate (CD) manages communications with members through periodic email newsletters, front-page website posts and social media activity. We also respond to general inquiries to the organization from prospective judges, the media or those wishing to use our guidelines for various purposes.  Other areas of responsibility include overseeing elections, member badge orders and the … Read more.

2020 BJCP Financial Report

By Al Boyce, Finance Director

Member Announcements

Interested in adding an announcement to the BJCP Bulletin?  Email Andrew Luberto at [email protected]