| Start Date & Time: |
Class dates are not official, but here is what we are shooting for:
Class dates: Oct 14, 21, 28 | Nov 4, 11, 18 | Dec 2, 9, 16 | Jan 6 Test Date: January 16th We will be studying the 2008 BJCP Style Guidlines in preparation for the BJCP exam in January. |
| Location: |
Where: Widmer When: Wednesdays 7:00pm-9pm |
| Fees: |
Cost for members: $100 Cost for non-members: $125 |
| Who Can Attend: | Class limit: 20, priority going to people who are committed to taking the test, then members, then non members. |
| Schedule: (Tentative) |
Class dates: Oct 14, 21, 28 | Nov 4, 11, 18 | Dec 2, 9, 16 | Jan 6 Test Date: January 16th |
| What to Bring: | A pad of paper, a pencil or pen, a willingness to learn. Try to have eaten before the class to help soak up some of the beers that you will be tasting. The OBC will supply the study materials and the beers. |
| BJCP Test: | A BJCP test will be scheduled for some time in January. We will make a decision on the actual date after the class begins. We will try to dodge any pre-planned vacations, holiday weekends, etc. We will also try and plan a trip scheduled down to OSU for an Off-Flavors workshop if possible. |
Check out the
BJCP
web site for all things related to the Beer Judge Certification Program, including study guides,
style guidlines, competition forms, etc. You might want to consider signing up for the BJCP
JudgeNet list-serve to discuss and read
about beer judging and competition information.
Here are some great links to help you prepare for the test:
BJCP Exam Questions: Straight from the BJCP Exam Study Guide.
Mastering the Exam:
Written by Gordon Strong, a Exam Grader and Associate Exam Director for the BJCP
Mike Dixon's BJCP Exam Prep Info:
Mike has prepared some Palm Pilot based study guides and style guidlines.
Tasty Brew Style Stats Quiz:
The Tasty Brew web site has a nice quiz program that tests your knowledge of gravities, ABV and IBU's.