For those of you that read this Blog on a regular basis, you know I tend to use it for good and not evil. I also try not to be too Gonzo, and avoid making it about me.

But today I will brag a little…

Since 2002 I have been a certified beer judge as accredited by the BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) www.bjcp.org; an organization that I have referenced in this blog many times in the past. The certification process is pretty intense with a three hour hand written essay exam followed by a real judging evaluation of four beers. The candidate’s score sheets are compared to that of highly ranked judge that has also judged the same beers. Several months pass as the exams are graded by a senior judge.

To become a Certified Judge, the candidate must score a composite score of greater than 70% (written =70% and judging =30% of the total score). The candidate must also rack up judging experience points to attain and then keep the certification. My original score was 78, which was 2 points shy of attaining “National” status. My written score was fine, but I could have done better on the tasting portion.   

This past June, I re-took the tasting/judging portion of the test. I received my score last night via E-mail. I now have a score of 80. I will soon be ranked as a BJCP National Judge! 

Thanks for the applause, you may sit down now….

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