Exam sign-ups are handled through local exam administrators. Look on the Exam Calendar on the BJCP website to find a nearby exam. Email or phone the listed contact person and […]
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If you are a new judge, wait until you have received notification that you have been assigned a Judge ID AND that the judge record web site has been updated […]
MoreExam Director Job Description
Exam Directors (EDs) are responsible for running the BJCP exam program, and are assisted by Associate Exam Directors (ADs) and Assistant Exam Directors (AEDs). There are several EDs, most of […]
MoreDisability Policy
Introduction Judging can be a demanding task, particularly for those with difficulty writing, speaking, or fully using their sense of sight, smell, or taste. The BJCP Exam can be an […]
MoreHow do I qualify for the Beer Written Exam?
To qualify to take the Beer Written Exam, you must (1) be an existing National judge or (2) have an 80% or higher on your judging/tasting exam (old or new) […]
MoreWhat is a Provisional Judge, an Apprentice Judge, a Rank Pending judge, or an Affiliated Judge?
These terms represent different stages of progression. A Provisional Judge is a non-BJCP person who has passed an online Entrance Exam. They are not a member of the BJCP, but […]
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First Exam in China
The first BJCP exam in the People’s Republic of China was given on 10 September 2016. The national level tasting room at the China National Research Institute of Food and […]
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The exam grading process, while not perfect, is very rigorous. Two National or higher-ranked judges grade each exam, and their scoring is reviewed by an Associate Exam Director and an […]
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Tom Cannon Retires as Exam Director
Tom Cannon, a Grand Master II judge from Fairfax, VA, retired from his Exam Director position after 10 years of service to the BJCP. During his time with the Exam […]
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Grader Training Program Launched
The Exam and Education Directorates are very pleased to announce the release of the inaugural offering of the Grader Training Program. The Beer Judging Exam Grader Training is a joint […]
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