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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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    Summary of 2022 Members Meeting at Homebrew Con Pittsburgh

    July 3, 2022

    Summary of BJCP Members Meeting at Homebrew Con Pittsburgh  June 24, 2022 Hop Farm Brewing Company provided a selection of beers for members to enjoy during the meeting. The English […]

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    Competition Calendar

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    Malt Madness

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    ?zmir, , TR


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    Microfest Homebrew Competition 2025

    SAINT LOUIS, MO


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