BJCP Preparation Class

Become a Beer Judge

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Think you can tell a good beer from a bad beer? If so, how about formalizing your credentials by becoming an offical beer judge?

Periodically, some of the local homebrew clubs host an exam for the Beer Judge Certification Program. Jim Wilson of Strand Brewer's Club and Carl Townsend of Pacific Gravity periodically host a set of preparation classes for the exam. Some of the topics covered include use of the official score sheet, definitions of beer styles, flavor contributions of various ingredients, brewing techniques, and identification of brewing defects. We'll sample a variety of beer styles, including styles you've never tried before.

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The class is now full. If spaces open up, I'll post it here.

Classes will be held at the Culver City Homebrewing Supply Co
4358 1/2 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
Classe run from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the Sundays below.

Session #

Class 1 March 28, 2010

Class 2 April 11, 2010

Class 3 April 25, 2010

Class 4 May 9, 2010

Class 5 May 23, 2010

Class 6 June 13, 2010

Class 7 June 27, 2010

Class 8 July 11, 2010

Exam July 17, 2010 9:00 AM at St. Bede's Episcopal Church
3590 Grand View Blvd Mar Vista 90066

Beer Assignments

Class Organization

Each class will consist of three parts

  • Technical Topics, including brewing techniques, use of ingredients and identification of flavor defects.
  • Beer Style Study, including judgings of commercial beers and homebrews. If you have a homebrew you'd like to share, please let me know so I can schedule it in. We'll taste 4 to 6 beers per class (not 14!) If enough people donate beer, you'll get a refund for part of the class costs.
  • Homework Assignments. We'll write up one of these at each class. For best results, I recommend that you write up answers to all of the sample questions. If you e-mail me your responses a few days before the next class, I'll review them and provide constructive comments

    • Costs

    Cost for the class will be $50.
    Cost for the exam will be $50 and includes membership in BJCP.
    If you are already a BJCP and are re-taking the exam, the cost is $30, or $15 for a partial retake.

     

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