Three BJCP Exams were given at the NHC: 6 mead, 14 written, and 49 tasting exams. This is the largest set of exams ever given; yet there were 11 open tasting seats. No one was turned away from the exams.
NHC Second Round judging involved over 200 BJCP judges with 197 BJCP judges seated in one session – a record! Over 54% of those judging were BJCP National rank or higher, including over 13% Master and higher judges.