There are a myriad of reasons for one decide they would like to become a beer judge. Some may wish to judge beer competitions, others may want to enhance their sensory perception in their own brewing, while others may look at it as an education opportunity to learn about beer styles and historical brewing practices. An often overlooked benefit to becoming a judge is that the process may benefit your own beer. By studying the causes of off-flavors and the ways to prevent them via adapting your brewing techniques, you may find that your own beer is greatly enhanced. The most well-known judge certification program is the BJCP- the Beer Judge Certification Program. While "beer" is one of the names of the program, this organization also has guidelines for cider and mead. The main objective of the BJCP is to provide a standardized program to train beer judges, providing education, appreciation and knowledge of the world's beer styles. They have many sanctioned competitions world-wide and entering a competition is a great way to get impartial feedback on your brew... READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE |
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