James River Homebrewers - BJCP Study Course

How to Join

The study sessions will be coordinated through a Google Group. The group is located at http://groups.google.com/group/jrhb-bjcp. There are two ways to join this group.

Method 1: Google Groups Account If you have a google groups account or wish to create a google groups account, you may subscribe to the group by clicking here.

Method 2: Subscribe via Email By sending an email to jrhb-bjcp+subscribe@googlegroups.com you will be added to the mailing list. This method is slightly less reliable, but is an option for those who do not wish to have a Google account.

Study Materials

The following links contain material that should be printed and brought with you to the study sessions. A 3-ring binder is recommended.

BJCP Study Course Syllabus (PDF)

2008 BJCP Style Guidelines (PDF)

Beer Score Sheets (PDF) - Bring several

BJCP Beer Exam Study Guide (PDF)


Session 1

So you want to be a Beer Judge? (PDF)

Examples of completed score sheets

Examples of variation in completed score sheets (PDF)

Ratebeer tasting sheet (PDF) - Contains lots of beer descriptors in a compact sheet


Session 2

Brewing Forumlas (PDF)



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