Editor’s note: For convenience, we’ve created a collection of all current cider articles by this author. by Michael Wilcox When the style guidelines were written, it was envisioned that an […]
MoreRank Advancements May-November 2017
Each BJCP Bulletin recognizes judges who have advanced to national or master rank since the last publication. This installment recognizes advancements from roughly May through November 2017. Congratulations! Master Advancements […]
MoreSpecialty IPA Clarifications and Q&A
By Dennis Mitchell Over two years after the release of the 2015 BJCP Beer Guidelines, the Specialty IPA category still seems to generate confusion. Because many judges access the guidelines […]
MoreMead Judging Tips from the Experts
By Andrew Luberto I recently organized an Education and Training event featuring Gidon Coll, CEO and cider maker of Original Sin cider. Gidon is extremely passionate about his craft; it’s evident […]
MoreCider & Perry Terminology & Troubleshooting
By Michael Wilcox As always these articles are aimed at BJCP judges, but I know they get shared other places. That’s fine and in fact I welcome it. I hope […]
MoreRank Advancements April 2017
Each BJCP Bulletin recognizes judges who have advanced to national or master rank since the last publication. This installment recognizes advancements from roughly January to March 2017. Congratulations! Master Advancements […]
MoreCider Article Collection
Through the BJCP newsletter, Grand Master judge and Cider Committee member Michael Wilcox has published several articles related to cider and judging cider. These articles can be accessed via the […]
MoreUnderstanding Malolactic Fermentation (MLF)
Editor’s Note: For convenience, we’ve created a collection of all current cider articles by this author. By Michael Wilcox Look, Judges don’t need to know all of this. As an […]
MoreElements of Balance in Cider and Perry
Editor’s Note: For convenience, we’ve created a collection of all current cider articles by this author. By Michael Wilcox Sweetness and Fruitiness There is no need to spend a lot […]
MoreNHC Final Round Judging & Stewarding Registration Now Open!
Registration for final round judging and stewarding at NHC in Minneapolis is now open. If you’ve already signed up to judge at a first round competition, all you need to […]
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