Hop Sensory Training

Introduction This training session can be used for self study or in a group setting. It is a fairly simple exercise aimed at highlighting the flavors and aromas of the […]

Style Entry Suggestions

Have you ever had the question, where do I enter my beer in competition? It’s easy if you are brewing a style listed in the BJCP Style Guidelines, but what […]

Malt Sensory Training

Introduction This training session can be used for self study or in a group setting. It is aimed at highlighting the flavors and aromas of the malt so a participant […]

12. Judging Mead

Mead judging differs from mead drinking in that the judge is thinking about the full range of perceptions and how a mead fits against idealized standards, rather than just hedonistically […]

9. The Mead Making Process

This study guide is not intended to be a complete reference on mead making. However, good judges need to understand the production process so that any potential flaws can be […]