BJCP Events at the 2017 AHA National Homebrewers Conference

BJCP Judges Reception

Wednesday, 14 June 2017 – 2:00pm to 4:30pm – Room 102, Minneapolis Convention Center

Cost: US$25 for BJCP members, US$40 for non-BJCP guests

Register on the BJCP web site using our CEP Events Registration application. Registration closes 9 June 2017. 

The BJCP reception is our annual gathering of judges at NHC. Part thank-you for turning out to judge and part educational seminar, these events have been very popular in past years. This year we will have food at the reception; an Eastern European-themed buffet is planned. Two educational seminars will form the program: detailed investigation into two style families (lagers and wild ales). The presentations will focus on production methods, key points, where things can go wrong, and what does the beer taste like when they do. Several samples will be provided with each talk.

BJCP Members Meeting

Wednesday, 14 June 2017 – 4:30pm to 6:00pm – Room 102, Minneapolis Convention Center

This year, the members meeting will take place after the reception. No registration is needed to attend the members meeting.

NHC Final Round Judging

Thursday, 15 June 2017 – Judging rounds starting at 8:30am and 12:30pm

Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all volunteers who participate. Flights will range from 6 to 8 entries per flight.

If you already have entries in the Final Round, you can log into your account and sign up for judging or stewarding. If you do not have entries in the Final Round, simply sign up here [link removed] using the link in the blue box on the left hand side. You’ll need to create an account and edit your judging or stewarding preferences.

BJCP Exams

Tuesday, 13 June 2017 – Sign up by 6 June 2017 to reserve your seat!

Beer Judging Exam – 12:30pm

Contact  Chris Smith
Cost: US$40 first time, US$15 retake
Prerequisite: Existing BJCP judge or pass the online beer entrance exam

Mead Judging Exam – 2:30pm 

Contact  Al Boyce
Cost: US$40
Prerequisite: Pass the online mead entrance exam

Beer Judge Written Proficiency Exam – 4:30pm 

Contact  Al Boyce
Cost: US$25
Prerequisite: National judge or beer judging exam score of 80 or above with 10 judging points