Judging Cider

[Jack_HHCiderApples]

I know there is a Cider category in the beer judging rules, but how would one become a judge of Ciders?

I am not interested in becoming a beer judge (I like what I like) but am interested in a lot of cider varieties and types. But how does one become a recognized Judge?

Is there a class?

Is there a certification process?

 

[Maylar]

Contact these guys:

http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/competitions/become-a-judge/

 

[Jack_HHCiderApples]

Thanks

 

[Foothiller]

The Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP.org) is working on a cider judge certification. It should be similar to its mead judge certification, where it is an endorsement if one is already a beer judge, or if not then mead judge is the "rank" of the judge. BJCP has given a couple of trial exams in developing its cider judge program, and I among others am looking forward to when it's available.