Beer Judge Certification Program
  • News
  • FAQ
  • Store
  • Contact Us
BJCP print header
Beer Judge Certification Program
  • BJCP Style Guidelines
    • Style Guidelines Downloads
    • Introduction to the 2021 Guidelines
    • Introduction to Beer Styles
    • 2021 Beer Style Guidelines
      • 1. Standard American Beer
      • 2. International Lager
      • 3. Czech Lager
      • 4. Pale Malty European Lager
      • 5. Pale Bitter European Beer
      • 6. Amber Malty European Lager
      • 7. Amber Bitter European Beer
      • 8. Dark European Lager
      • 9. Strong European Beer
      • 10. German Wheat Beer
      • 11. British Bitter
      • 12. Pale Commonwealth Beer
      • 13. Brown British Beer
      • 14. Scottish Ale
      • 15. Irish Beer
      • 16. Dark British Beer
      • 17. Strong British Ale
      • 18. Pale American Ale
      • 19. Amber and Brown American Beer
      • 20. American Porter and Stout
      • 21. IPA
      • 22. Strong American Ale
      • 23. European Sour Ale
      • 24. Belgian Ale
      • 25. Strong Belgian Ale
      • 26. Monastic Ale
      • 27. Historical Beer
      • 28. American Wild Ale
      • 29. Fruit Beer
      • 30. Spiced Beer
      • 31. Alternative Fermentables Beer
      • 32. Smoked Beer
      • 33. Wood Beer
      • 34. Specialty Beer
    • Introduction to Mead Guidelines
    • 2015 Mead Style Guidelines
      • M1. Traditional Mead
      • M2. Fruit Mead
      • M3. Spiced Mead
      • M4. Specialty Mead
    • Introduction to Cider Guidelines
    • 2025 Cider Style Guidelines
      • C1. Traditional Cider
      • C2. Strong Cider
      • C3. Specialty Cider
      • C4. Perry
    • Style Guidelines Appendices and References
      • Appendix A: Alternate Categorizations
      • Appendix B: Local Styles
      • Provisional Styles
      • Style Entry Suggestions
      • Past Style Guidelines
      • Errata
      • Special Ingredients Descriptions
  • Exam & Certification
    • Exam Program Overview
      • BJCP Exam Structure
      • Exam Requirements
      • Information for Examinees
      • Online Exam
      • Exam Fees
      • Retired Exams
    • Exam Calendar
    • Beer Judge Program
      • Studying for the Beer Exam
      • BJCP Exam Program Description
      • Judge Procedures Manual
      • Online Beer Exam Study Guide
      • Beer Exam Study Guide
      • Sample Scoresheets
    • Mead Judge Program
      • Mead Judge Training & Study Program
      • Studying for the Mead Exam
      • Introduction to Mead Guidelines
      • Mead Guidelines
    • Cider Judge Program
      • Studying for the Cider Exam
      • Introduction to Cider Guidelines
      • Cider Guidelines
    • Exam Administration
      • Scheduling Procedures
      • Exam Administrator Guide
      • Approved Exam Proctor Lists
    • Exam Grading
      • Exam Scoring Guide
      • BJCP Scoresheet Guide
  • Competition Center
    • Competition Center
    • Competition Calendar
    • Competition Handbook
    • Rules & Regulations
    • Registration & Payment
    • Reporting
    • Supplies & Reference Materials
    • Software
  • Education & Training
    • Program Information
    • Point Award Outline
    • Judge Training and Study Programs
    • Education Resources
      • Library
      • Vocabulary
      • Beer Faults
      • Mead Faults
      • Cider Faults
      • Color Guide
    • Sensory Training
      • Malt Sensory Training
      • Sensory Kits
  • Member Services
    • General Information
    • Membership Guide
    • Judge Record Login
    • Address Change
    • BJCP Name Badges
    • BJCP Lapel Pins
    • Order Printed Style Guidelines
    • Newsletter Articles
    • Annual Reports
    • Merchandise
    • Election Information
      • Voting
  • International Resources
    • Translations
    • Countries
  • About
    • Introduction to the BJCP
    • Governance
      • BJCP Organization
      • Directorate Charters
      • Officers
      • Job Descriptions
      • Bylaws
      • BJCP Policies
      • Board Actions
      • Meeting Minutes
      • Articles of Incorporation
      • Tax Determination Letter
    • Reference
      • BJCP Regions
      • Exam Fees
      • Judge Ranks
      • Judge Status
      • Experience Point Award Schedule
      • Definitions
    • Statistics
      • Current Stats
      • Database Reports
      • Departed Judges
    • History
      • Origins
      • Independence
      • Past Board of Directors
      • Past Staff
  • Home
  • Cider
  • Cider & Perry Terminology & Troubleshooting

    May 26, 2017

    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 […]

    More

    Cider Article Collection

    April 1, 2017

    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 […]

    More

    Understanding Malolactic Fermentation (MLF)

    April 1, 2017

    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 […]

    More

    Elements of Balance in Cider and Perry

    April 1, 2017

    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 […]

    More

    Acidity in Cider and Perry

    January 25, 2017

    Editor’s Note: For convenience, we’ve created a collection of all current cider articles by this author.  By Michael Wilcox Acidity is sensed in the mouth as sourness or tartness.  Some […]

    More

    Judging C2: Specialty Cider and Perry

    September 3, 2016

    Editor’s Note: This article has been replaced by Evaluating Cider by Styles and General Judging Tips For convenience, we’ve created a collection of all current cider articles by this author.  […]

    More

    Judge Login

    BJCP Stats

    6,369
    Active BJCP Judges


    13,608
    Sanctioned Competitions


    2,345,012
    Beers Judged


    Data current as of June 1, 2025

    Competition Calendar

    June 6

    Aurora Brewing Classic

    Edmonton, AB, CA


    June 7

    BrewER goes MALTY

    Castel San Pietro Terme, Bologna, IT


    June 7

    Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival & Competition

    Fredericksburg, TX


    June 7

    2nd Annual BrewHQ Homebrew Challenge

    Dartmouth, NS, CA


    June 7

    12. Hrvatsko Homebrew Prvenstvo (12th Croatian International Homebrew Competition)

    Zagreb, HR, HR


    Find a competition near you >

    American Homebrewers Association Ad

    Beer Styles

    • Beer Style Guidelines
    • Guidelines FAQ
    • Order a Copy

    Exam

    • Exam Calendar
    • Study Resources
    • Online Exam

    Resources

    • Judge Record
    • Membership Guide
    • Contact Us

    Competition

    • Calendar
    • Rules & Regulations
    • Reference Materials

    © 1999-2025, Beer Judge Certification Program | Terms & Policies

    x
    Top