Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP)

Style Center The central repository for all versions of the BJCP Style Guidelines and related material
- Web-based Style Guidelines by Category Look up style guidelines directly.
- Full Guidelines (PDF) (Word) Print it out for a handy reference.
- Style Chart (Spreadsheet) Just the numbers.
- Pocket Style Guide Reduced size PDF.
- Frequently asked questions About the style guidelines.
- Book-format guidelines Full guidelines, formatted.
- Full-size printed guidelines
  Handbook-size printed guidelines
- Style Chart (Spreadsheet) Just the numbers.
- Changes in 2008 MS Word with Track Changes One page summary
- Classic styles (Spreadsheet) List of all classic beers mentioned in the guidelines.
- XML format XML version of 2008 style guidelines.

Competition Center
- Competition Schedule
- Registered Competition Rules
- Competition Registration System
- Registration Payment
- Online Organizer's Reporting System
- Competition Handbook
- Judge Procedures Manual
- Judge Instructions
- Beer Scoresheet
- Mead Scoresheet
- Cider Scoresheet
- Competition Cover Sheet (PDF)
- Flight Summary Sheet
- Judge Registration Waiver
- Judge Evaluation
- Entry Recipe Form
- Bottle ID Forms
- Archive of competition materials (zip file)
- Judge Scoresheet Label Template (Word) Plain Color
- How to Judge Beer One page overview of beer judging
- BeerContestDB
- HCCP (Homebrew Competition Coordination Program
- Checklist judging form
- Instructions for using the checklist form
- Beer faults troubleshooter One page summary of common faults and their most likely causes
- Electronic scoresheet PDF form that can be filled-in, printed and saved.

Examination Center
- Exam Schedule
- Exam Study Guide
- BJCP Exam and Typical Questions
- Completed Score Sheets Good examples
- Bad scoresheet examples
- Exam Scoring Guide (PDF) (Word)
- Exam changes in 2006
- Zymurgy judging article Introduction to judging, Zymurgy July/August 2004
- Mastering the BJCP Exam Presentation from 2003 AHA NHC
- First Time Judge Packet (PDF)
- Style presentation Member-submitted study tool
- Off-flavor Flashcards Member-submitted study tool
- Style Flashcards (PDF) Member-submitted study tool, based on the 2004 guidelines
- How to Schedule an Exam
- Exam Procedures form (PDF) (Word)
- Exam Proctor Instructions form (PDF) (Word)
- Exam Preamble form (PDF) (Word)
- Participant Information form (PDF) (Word)
- Exam Data form (PDF) (Word)
- Exam Scoresheets form (PDF) (Word)
- Exam Payment Exam administrators only
- Report to Participant Blank RTP form. Mead version.
- Lead Grader Guidelines
- Scoresheet Grading Guidelines
- Exam Grading Form Spreadsheet used by graders Mead version.
- Exam Grader Tools Submitted by graders

Administration Center Material of interest only to BJCP members, including online address changes and a way to check your own judging record, as well as historical documents
- Check your record How you can verify the experience points you earned
- Change of Address A simple form you can use to keep your record updated
- Current Events Significant news items
- Member's Guide Basic information for new judges
- Officers The people who administer the program
- Board Actions Significant policies adopted by the Board of Directors
- BJCP FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about the BJCP
- Database Reports Demographics, current information about judges, competitions and exams
- Departed BJCP Judges Remembering those no longer with us
- Inactive Judges How to "retire" from the BJCP
- Election Center Information about BJCP elections
- Related Links
- Name Badge Order a free BJCP name badge
- Color Guide Usage instructions and ordering information
- Shirts, Pins, etc. BJCP merchandise for sale
- BJCP Bylaws
- BJCP Privacy Policy
- Budget Policy
- Grants Policy
- GMSR Rules The system for awarding Grand Master Service Requirement points
- Exam Grader Policy
- Exam Protest Policy
BJCP History More than you probably wanted to know about our past
- News Archive Old postings from the Current Events page
- Homepage Archive The BJCP website through the years
- RTP Archives Links to both modern and early versions of the BJCP Exam Report To Participants
- BJCP History
- BJCP Origins
- BJCP Independence Impetus
- BJCP Reorganization History
- BJCP Incorporation
- BJCP Tax Exempt Status (PDF)
- Russ Wigglesworth's award
- BJCP Board History
- BJCP Staff History
- Annual Reports 2007 2006 2005 2004 2002 2000 1999 1997 1992
- AHA NHC Materials 2008 judge reception 2007 trip report 2006 materials 2005 presentation 2004 style committee report
- BJCP Newsletters Jul 1996 Nov 1996 Jan 1998 Oct 1998

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