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After successfully creating and implementing a Mead Exam, the BJCP has nearly completed the development of a Cider Exam, including updates to the BJCP Cider guidelines. We interview Dave Houseman, the effort Lead, to learn more.
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The BJCP implemented a new exam structure nearly two years ago. We check in to see how well those changes have been received, and the challenges ahead.
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BJCP President Gordon Strong announced at the BJCP’s annual meeting at the 2013 National Homebrewers’ Conference in Philadelphia that an effort was underway to revise the BJCP guidelines. We check in with Gordon on the effort.
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The BJCP Board voted to approve changes to the BJCP Bylaws put forth by BJCP President Gordon Strong. We cover the updates, and the reason behind the changes.
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A completely revised Competition Handbook is now available containing modern best practices and advice for running homebrew competitions based on experiences from many large events.
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The BJCP Exam Directors have completed a new best practices document for Exam Administrators that supplements and expands on other information from the Exam staff.
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The BJCP and the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) recently entered into a joint agreement intended to leverage resources with the goal of expediting the exam grading process and providing more grader training.
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One of the responsibilities of the BJCP Treasurer is to report to the organization its financial health. Treasurer's Reports from 2008-2012, which cover the finances of the BJCP and demonstrate the increasing growth of the Program, are now available.
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During the course of the year, the BJCP Representatives and Officers (the "Board") conduct a number of discussions via email and bulletin boards. To provide transparency, the results of 2013 Q4 have been published.
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Assistant Communication Director Jeff Sanders introduces the BJCP Bulletin, talks about the goals and principles behind the publication, and responds to your feedback.
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