1. Styles Sorted Using 2008 Categories (Strict)

This system uses the 2008 categories with the equivalent beer styles from the 2015 guidelines. Any 2015 style not present in the 2008 guidelines is categorized as a Category 23 […]

Introduction to the 2015 Guidelines

Overview The 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines are a major revision from the 2008 edition. The goals of the new edition are to better address world beer styles as found in […]

BJCP Scoresheet Guide

Objective The BJCP Scoresheet Guide is a rubric for BJCP Judging Exam graders and a training tool for current and aspiring judges. While originally developed for the BJCP Beer Judging […]

Exam Grading

Exam Grader Resources Any BJCP judge of National or higher rank is eligible to become an exam grader. To volunteer send an email to the Exam Directors with your name and […]

How did you choose the commercial examples?

We drink a lot of beer. Seriously. Many of the officers and staff in the BJCP are truly committed beer geeks. We travel all around the world drinking beer. When […]