I've started studying for the BJCP online exam, and I was wondering what those of you who are already certified used to study for the exams.
I'm mostly interested in how you studied for the tasting exam. What resources did you use? Did you just buy a ton of commercial examples of the different beer styles?
I've actually never even sent in a beer for judging, nor have I been a part of a homebrew contest. I do plan to reach out to my local homebrew club (and join said club) in order to hopefully sit in on some judging and help out.
I'm mostly interested in doing this to broaden my own beer education and further my own brewing. However, I plan to also volunteer to judge contests once I get certified.
Thanks for any and all advice.
I'm mostly interested in how you studied for the tasting exam. What resources did you use? Did you just buy a ton of commercial examples of the different beer styles?
I've actually never even sent in a beer for judging, nor have I been a part of a homebrew contest. I do plan to reach out to my local homebrew club (and join said club) in order to hopefully sit in on some judging and help out.
I'm mostly interested in doing this to broaden my own beer education and further my own brewing. However, I plan to also volunteer to judge contests once I get certified.
Thanks for any and all advice.