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      • M1. Traditional Mead
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      • C1. Standard Cider and Perry
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    Printed Versions of 2021 Guidelines Now Available to Order

    September 1, 2022

    We have updated our online book shop with different spiral-bound copies of the BJCP Style Guidelines. These spiral-bound versions are of good quality and include a thicker stock cover and backing.  […]

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    International member pin mailing temporarily on hold

    August 27, 2022

    Due to changes in Exam Directorate staff, we no longer have exam staff available to mail rank pins to international members. In order to create efficiencies and long-term stability with […]

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    BJCP Awards Honorary Master Rank to Chris Swersey and Peter Caddoo

    July 12, 2022

    On rare occasions, the BJCP board of directors awards the rank of Honorary Master to recognize judges who have demonstrated exemplary dedication to advancing the BJCP mission to encourage knowledge, understanding, […]

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    Gordon Strong Receives BJCP Pat Baker Lifetime Achievement Award

    July 3, 2022

    The BJCP awarded President Emeritus Gordon Strong the organization’s third-ever Pat Baker Lifetime Achievement Award during the National Homebrew Conference in Pittsburgh in June 2022. The Pat Baker Award is […]

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    BJCP seeks applicants for volunteer Communications Director

    July 3, 2022

    The BJCP is seeking applications for the volunteer role of Communications Director. If interested, please read below and contact BJCP President Dennis Mitchell with details about how your knowledge and […]

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    Data current as of March 19, 2023

    Competition Calendar

    March 22

    Wolfgang Cup 2023

    Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA


    March 24

    Cascade Brewers Cup

    Woodinville, WA


    March 24

    AHA First Round National Homebrew Competition 2023 - Colorado

    Longmont, CO


    March 24

    AHA First Round National Homebrew Competition 2023 - Indianapolis

    Indianapolis, IN


    March 25

    Concours de Brassage Amateur du Saint Malo Craft Beer Expo

    Saint Malo, Bretagne, Bretagne, FR


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