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BJCP Program

Beer Judge Certification Program Education

The Beer Barons run BJCP Study Sessions periodically. These are open to anybody who wants to learn about the BJCP program or more about evaluating beer. You do not have to be a member of the Beer Barons to participate.

Scheduled Exams

Sunday April 26, 2009 at 1:00 PM at O'Keefe's House of Hamburg

Study Session Schedule 2008

Session 1 February 2
BJCP Program & Beer Basics

Session 2 February 23
Water Chemistry

Session 3 March 23
Grain, Adjuncts & Mashing

Session 4 April 27
The Boil & Hops

Session 5 May 25
Yeast & Fermentation

Session 6 June 22
Conditioning & Storage

Each study session covers the brewing topics listed plus related beer styles and flavor evaluation.

Full Study Session Syllabus

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The next classes are scheduled to start in October 2008 starting with Sensory Evaluation of Beer then BJCP Certification Study Sessions starting January 2009.

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Current BJCP Program Judges

Name Current Rank Year Entering Program
Rich Heller Certified 2004
Mike Rice Certified 199?
Jeff Enders Certified 2004
Mike Schwartz National 2004
Lenny Beck* Certified 2004
Chris Belski* National 2004
Nikki Passentino Certified 2006
Dan Schlosser Recognized 2006
John O'Brien Recognized 2006
Kori Kubusek Recognized 2006
Tom Ciula (Grynder) Certified 2006
Chad Sheridan Recognized 2006
Kelly Kramer* Apprentice 2006
Terry Mayne Certified 2007
Dave Van der Wegen Recognized 2007
Wendy Van der Wegen Recognized 2007
Mike Chaltry Certified 2008
Bruce Buerger Recognized 2008
     
     
* No longer active in club (Sadly, they've moved away)