BJCP Tasting Exam

[Pappers_]

Update: Got an email today saying that I should expect to receive my exam materials in the next week and that I increased my score to over the 80 I needed in order to qualify to take the written exam. Am really pleased, as I said in the OP, I wasn't optimistic, so this is unexpected good news!

 

[mattd2]

Congrats, well on the way to National Judge!

 

[djfriesen]

Congrats, Pappers_!

 

[nukebrewer]

Congrats, Pappers_!

I hope to be getting word of my results soon. I took the exam for the second time back at the beginning of November. I barely missed the score to be Certified last time, so we'll see where this one lands me.

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[Yooper]

Update: Got an email today saying that I should expect to receive my exam materials in the next week and that I increased my score to over the 80 I needed in order to qualify to take the written exam. Am really pleased, as I said in the OP, I wasn't optimistic, so this is unexpected good news!

Good for you!

I was thinking of trying to retake to get my National, but I decided that it's too much trouble to travel for exams and things. Maybe if I could do it closer to home I would, as you are inspiring me to want it for myself!

 

[Pappers_]

Good for you! I was thinking of trying to retake to get my National, but I decided that it's too much trouble to travel for exams and things. Maybe if I could do it closer to home I would, as you are inspiring me to want it for myself!

One idea would be to sign up for the exam at the NHC, perhaps.

 

[Darwin18]

Update: Got an email today saying that I should expect to receive my exam materials in the next week and that I increased my score to over the 80 I needed in order to qualify to take the written exam. Am really pleased, as I said in the OP, I wasn't optimistic, so this is unexpected good news!

Well done!

My first score was a 70 which was good enough to get me to Certified with enough judging. I'm thinking about taking the exam again, but I think I'll hold off until I get enough judging points for National. Getting the competition experience especially with all the different styles and putting out score sheets should help me get a high enough qualifying score (hopefully).

 

[nukebrewer]

Didn't see much point to starting a new thread seeing as this one already existed, so here's my update. I got an e-mail a couple days ago saying that I increased my score to a 70 (previously 69) which allowed me to slide right under the descending door like Indiana Jones into the Certified rank as soon as I judge one more comp. I'm happy for now, but I will do much more concentrated studying before my next exam. I really need to find a BJCP prep course, but there aren't any within a reasonable distance for me to drive every week for 12 weeks.

 

[brettwasbtd]

Is it everyones experience they receive an email letting them know their results are being shipped out in the mail? I took the test on September 29th and am still waiting . I realize the holidays may have slowed things down, but today marks 16 weeks. I thought they were getting faster ant turning the tests around!

nukebrewer - there are a few online courses where you get a syllabus of what beers to buy and then have webcast meetings once a week. One is advertised on the brewing network, though I forget what its called though. maybe someone else can remember for me

 

[Pappers_]

Is it everyones experience they receive an email letting them know their results are being shipped out in the mail? I took the test on September 29th and am still waiting . I realize the holidays may have slowed things down, but today marks 16 weeks. I thought they were getting faster ant turning the tests around!

nukebrewer - there are a few online courses where you get a syllabus of what beers to buy and then have webcast meetings once a week. One is advertised on the brewing network, though I forget what its called though. maybe someone else can remember for me

I took the exam in September and heard back a couple of weeks ago. The feedback the graders give is very thorough and helpful, your wait will be worth it, I think.

 

[nukebrewer]

nukebrewer - there are a few online courses where you get a syllabus of what beers to buy and then have webcast meetings once a week. One is advertised on the brewing network, though I forget what its called though. maybe someone else can remember for me

Thanks for the tip. I didn't know those existed. I'll do some research and see if I can find one.

 

[bob1852]

Took the tasting exam yesterday. It confirmed a few things I already knew, mainly that my palate, and especially my nose, probably aren't cut out for being a very good judge. There just seem to be some things I don't perceive/taste very well.

But, I think I did pretty good. Haven't heard the actual scores from the proctors evaluations, but informal feedback suggests I was really close on three beers, close on two, but completely whiffed on one. I know that's only a small portion of the scoring, but it was still reassuring to score that close to National judges (especially when they get to reference the style guidelines!!)

It was fun and a good experience, and I'm hoping I passed, and hope to start getting some competitor judging experience as schedules allow. Especially because I think I'll learn a ton judging beers and being able to discuss them with a (or two) experienced judge.

 

[Darwin18]

The thing about the tasting exam is that isn't really the best representation of what your judging experience will really be like. At an actual competition you'll get to talk to your fellow judges and find out what they're perceiving. Some people are more sensitive to certain off-flavors than others. It's honestly going to make you an even better brewer; tasting the beers that place will give you an idea where you need to be on certain styles.

 

[Braufessor]

I have mine coming up in about 3 weeks...... Got lots of "study materials" in the fridge at home that I am still working my way through. It does seem like a helpful and educational process though. REally kind of makes you pay attention to many little details that are easy to overlook and forget about.