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  Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Beer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Hopped beer was imported to England from the Netherlands as early as 1400 in Winchester, and hops were being planted on the island by 1428.
Because beer is composed mainly of water, the source of the water and its characteristics have an important effect on the character of the beer.
Wood-aged beers are any traditional or experimental beer that has been aged in a wooden barrel or have been in contact with wood (in the form of chips, cubes or "beans") for a period of time (Oak is the most common).
www.hallencyclopedia.com /Beer   (3559 words)

  
 Wheat beer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wheat beer is a beer that is brewed with a significant proportion of malted wheat.
German wheat beers are a well-known variant throughout the southern part of the country, the name changing from Weizen in the western (Swabian) regions to Weißbier or Weiße in Bavaria.
'Witte Hoegaarden', Wheat beer from the Hoegaarden brewery in Belgium, or 'Wieckse Witte', a Dutch witbier.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wheat_beer   (714 words)

  
 Beer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
While local names for beers made with the same methods and ingredients vary, the similarities of method and ingredients can be detected to form a study of the nature of beer styles.
Beer is one of the oldest beverages humans have produced, dating back to at least the 5th millennium BC (prior even to writing), and recorded in the written history of Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.
Beer is drunk from a variety of vessels, such as a beer bottle, a can, a glass, a beer stein, a mug or a pewter tankard.
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 Beer Judge Certification Program - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Beer Judge Certification Program or BJCP is a non-profit organization formed in 1985 "to promote beer literacy and the appreciation of real beer, and to recognize beer tasting and evaluation skills." The BJCP certifies and ranks beer judges through an examination and monitoring process.
In its early years, BJCP judges and the BJCP style guidlines were used almost exclusively by amateurs (homebrewers), but the demand for experienced and credentialed beer judges in competitions among commercial breweries has grown substantially in recent years.
Judges are not normally compensated for their service at a competition, although incidental expenses may be reimbursed.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Beer_Judge_Certification_Program   (876 words)

  
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If new by-laws are not adopted at the end of the year the BJCP shall cease to exist unless an extension is approved by the majority of participating judges in the program.
The Beer Judge Certification Program shall be governed by the Beer Judge Certification Committee (Committee).
Judges at national competitions will receive two experience points for judging one session and one-half experience point for additional sessions up to a limit of three total points for one event.
www.realbeer.com /spencer/judge/BJCP-bylaws   (2340 words)

  
 BJCP Exam Study Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
When judges are allowed to pour their own beers, there is some danger that moving bottles to the evaluation table will stir up yeast and that judges' opinions of a beer's quality will be influenced by the appearance of the bottles that it comes in.
When a beer is cold, it may be necessary to swirl the beer in the cup, warm the beer by holding it between your hands, or putting your hand on the top of the cup to allow the volatiles to accumulate in a great enough concentration to be detected.
Judges should continually improve their abilities to detect flavors that are in beer, their abilities to use appropriate words to describe those perceptions, and their knowledge of the sources of those flavors so that brewers can be provided with accurate and informative feedback concerning how to improve recipes and brewing procedures.
www.mv.com /ipusers/slack/bjcp/study98.html   (21064 words)

  
 Beer Article, Beer Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Because beer is composed mainly of water, the source of the water and itscharacteristics have an important effect on the character of the beer.
Beer became vital to all the grain-growing civilizations of classical antiquity,especially in Egypt and Mesopotamia.The Babylonian Code ofHammurabi required that tavern-keepers who diluted or overcharged for beer should be put to death.
Beer was important to early Romans, but during Republican times wine displaced beer as the preferred alcoholicbeverage, and beer became considered a beverage fit only for barbarians.
www.anoca.org /beers/breweries/beer.html   (4468 words)

  
 Beer Judge Basics & Continuing Education - Beer and Brewing
The Beer Judge Certification Program is the primary source of education and evaluation for beer judges.
This process of education for the beer judge is a complex journey that includes completion of a ten-week study course comprised of well-prepared tasting sessions followed by a review of technical topics.
Judge rank is determined by your exam score and experience points, although at least half of all experience points toward a rank must be for judging.
www.bellaonline.com /articles/art35314.asp   (624 words)

  
 How to Judge Beer
According to BJCP guidelines, the task of judging beer falls into five distinct categories of evaluation in a 50-point scoring system.
Unfiltered wheat beers are supposed to be poured so that the yeast on the bottom of the bottle is roused and poured into the glass.
The BJCP website (www.bjcp.org) will be a great help in learning the definitions and characteristics of all the beer styles you're ever likely to encounter.
www.allaboutbeer.com /features/235judge.html   (606 words)

  
 Beer Judge Certification Program
These by-laws will remain in effect for the interim period during which the BJCP is reorganized and converted to a program independent of either the AHA or the HWBTA.
All references to the original program sponsors (AHA & HWBTA), their appointments, and exofficio seats on the Beer Judge Certification Committee (BJCC) shall be ignored.
No participant in the program shall allow the Program logo, the names BJCP, B. P., or Beer Judge Certification Program to be used in any way without the consent of the committee.
www.realbeer.com /spencer/judge/BJCP-bylaws.html   (2319 words)

  
 CES 2224   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Whether you are a casual beer fan or a serious beer enthusiast, learn and develop the sensory skills necessary for you to evaluate good beer and flawed beer.
Be introduced to the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) and learn aroma and flavor exercises to aid in your ability to define and evaluate beers.
Beer enthusiasts wanting to become beer judges will be prepared to take the optional BJCP Exam.
www.schoolcraft.edu /www-catalog/CES2224.HTM   (99 words)

  
 Becoming a Beer Judge - A Woman's Personal Journal - Phase 2 - Beer and Brewing
Beer Judge Certification Program, the processes and ingredients that would be covered each week, the logistics of the three hour essay exam and beer evaluation, and how to taste and review beer.
He is well-versed in areas of water chemistry, ions in brewing, malt and adjuncts, mash biochemistry, and the alpha acids and essential oils found in humulus lupus, or hops.
The process involved in learning to judge is an important aspect in helping brewers achieve their goals in brewing.
www.bellaonline.com /articles/art39722.asp   (668 words)

  
 Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP)
Whether you're a competition organizer, entrant, judge, or staff member, this section has the resources you're looking for, especially the calendar of upcoming competitions.
The BJCP Exam is what separates the beer judge from someone who just has opinions about beer.
If you're a BJCP member, we especially want to hear from you on the forums, but you don't have to be a member to join.
www.bjcp.org   (230 words)

  
 The Beer Barons of Milwaukee - Homebrewers and Enthusiasts
The Beer Barons of Milwaukee was established in 1989 and is a group of around 120 homebrewers and beer lovers who meet monthly to taste and talk about beer and brewing.
We span the range of homebrewing experience and methods, from the first time homebrewers with one (or sometimes none) batch under his or her belt, to brewers who have been at it for 15 years or more.
The Beer Barons meet at Clifford's Supper Club on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM, with exceptions for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, and occational special events.
www.beerbarons.org   (289 words)

  
 Radical Beer Open   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Beers were judged blind by members of the Beer Judge Certification Program (details) and professional brewers.
In a world in which nine out of 10 beers sold are international lagers, traditional style beers seem radical.
beer is an art form, a gastronomic treasure, a political act, a mystical ritual, a food, and a fundamental human craft."
www.radicalbeer.com   (290 words)

  
 Beer Judge Certification Exam Study Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This is not an official document of, nor is it endorsed by, the BJCP, AHA or HWBTA.
Describe the flavor and aroma of, explain its source and indicate a style of beer where it might be appropriate.
Judge these beers as you would for a competition using the AHA score sheet.
brewery.org /brewery/library/Studyguide2.html   (1001 words)

  
 BeerPal.com [ Beer Reviews, Beer Ratings, Beer Reference ]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
I think one of the best ways to learn what flavors and aromas you are experiencing is to drink a beer and compare it to what other people are saying.
There are a bunch of books with beer ratings that describe thousands of beers.
There is also a beer judging group with the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) at www.bjcp.org.
www.beerpal.com /read.asp?band=0&msg=277   (148 words)

  
 WorldClassBeverages.com
If you are interested in following beer industry news, this is a great site with brief, capsule articles on a variety of developments and business issues related to beer.
Good site with solid, general information on beer and wine, including how to politely refuse a skunky (bad!) beer at a bar or restaurant and a nice guide to good beers.
They also rate beers ala BeerAdvocate.com, but at present there is no mechanism for users to submit their own ratings.
www.worldclassbeverages.com /Links.htm   (530 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Beer Enthusiast's Guide: Tasting & Judging Brews from Around the World: Books: Gregg Smith   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Smith's aim is to make us discriminating beer bibbers--indeed, to enable us to pass the Beer Judge Certification Program exam (which was started by hobbyists to help raise standards of quality for home brewing).
Accordingly, the last chapter is "Preparing for the BJCP Exam," but before it Smith succinctly yet in plenty enough detail describes beer history, the brewing process, beer styles, beer characteristics, and the natural ingredients of brewing.
The book is a guide to understanding the styles of beers in a straight forward approach and teaches you how to educate your palate to be able to disearn a well made beer.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0882668382?v=glance   (952 words)

  
 BJCP Style Guidelines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The BJCP Style guidelines were written by the BJCP Style Committee.
Since beer styles are always evolving, these guidelines will be periodically reviewed and updated.
Everything is Copyright © 2001, Beer Judge Certification Program, Inc., and may not be used for any commercial purpose without permission.
www.mv.com /ipusers/slack/bjcp/style-index.html   (253 words)

  
 Michigan Beer Guide, The Guide To Craft Brewed Beer in Michigan
The 2005 Michigan State Fair HomeBrew Competition drew 381 beers entered in 18 BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) categories.
Honorable Mention is awarded to beers scoring 38 points or higher, but not placing in the top three.
Judging results will be available for pickup immediately after the Best of Show judging or mailed to all entrants who could not attend.
www.michiganbeerguide.com /homebrew.asp   (485 words)

  
 Tasting and Judging
Beer Judge Certification Exam Study Guide, by Chuck Cox, 1992 version of a terse study cribsheet
BJCP Exam Question Pool, list compiled by Russ Wigglesworth in 1994, dated, but very useful look at what kinds of questions to expect on an exam
BJCP Study Class Slides, by Rick Garvin, slides from 1992 and 1993 study classes
brewery.org /brewery/TastingCont.html   (201 words)

  
 New BJCP
BJCP sets the guidelines by which we run the Blue Ridge Brew Off.
We also encourage BJCP certified judges to volunteer for BRBO and the CBoY competitions to earn BJCP points.
By learning the BJCP style guidelines, one becomes a better informed beer taster.
www.malt-nc.com /newBJCP.htm   (102 words)

  
 General Beer Resources links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Highlights include a huge collection of brewery links, dozens of links to beer guides and reviews, and a just-for-fun beer quote server.
It contains ratings of, and comments on, hundreds of beers from around the world.
There are also "best of" lists by style and by country or region, user forums, and a beer style guide.
www.suite101.com /linkcategory.cfm/beer_traveller/27160   (119 words)

  
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 Brew Buddies Links Page
Download is available of the official Beer Judge Certification Program 2004 style guidelines.
Beer Dude Incredible reference guide with lots of useful information, tutorials, forums and free access to recipes.
Beer Tools Good recipe calculator and recipe generator, plus a recipe library and discussion forum.
www.brewbuddies.com /content/links.cfm   (215 words)

  
 Welcome to QUAFF
The club also evaluates and forwards members' beer to AHA Club-Only competitions for particular beer styles.
We are also involved in the national Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) activities, and sponsor beer judge study groups and qualifying exams.
If you like beer, want to know beer styles better, brew your own beer, or are just curious as to what it takes to brew beer, QUAFF meetings are the place for you to come to get your questions answered.
quaff.org   (238 words)

  
 BJCP Style Guidelines
The heart of the program is our collection of detailed style guidelines.
To use this version, you need to download the iSilo application for the Palm (either the free version or the full featured version).
The numbering system is simply the order in which they are mentioned in the style guide, which can be useful when preparing to judge.
www.bjcp.org /stylecenter.html   (542 words)

  
 The Beer Enthusiast's Guide: Tasting & Judging Brews From Around The World
The Beer Enthusiast's Guide: Tasting & Judging Brews From Around The World
Covers brewing history, evaluating techniques, ingredients, and beer styles and characteristics.
Also included are a listing of microbreweries and supply shops and a study guide for the Beer Judge Certification Program.
www.beerbooks.com /cgi/ps4.cgi?action=enter&thispage=1208&order_id=!ORDERID!&affid=1008   (55 words)

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